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Seemin Jamali

Seemin Jamali (; 19 August 1961 – 27 May 2023), also known as Iron Lady, Bullet Lady and Bomb-Proof Lady, was a Pakistani medical doctor and former executive director of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. She was appointed Member of Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) in December 2022. She was the recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (2019) and the Women Achievement Awards.

In October 2022, Jamali was given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel by the Pakistan Army in recognition of her lifelong services.

Dr Seemin Jamali was included in top 10 global health workers during covid. Her photo was exhibited at the British museum by Hope Brigade and Google arts and culture. Her work was acknowledged globally. Steve Inskeep in his book "Instant City, Life and Death in Karachi" has paid a glowing tribute to her work. Dr Seemin Jamali worked untiringly in collaboration with ICRC in getting Legislation passed for mandatory treatment of the patients with serious injuries by all of the Sindh hospitals without medicolegal formalities, thereby saving innumerable lives. She fought for the Federal Control of JPMC despite opposition by federal and provincial governments as she felt it was in best interest of Sindh and Pakistan. A documentary titled "I Heart Karachi" was made by the double academy award winner Mrs Sharmeen Chinoy highlighting the Achievements of Dr Seemin Jamali. Dr Seemin Jamali's interview was played by the US Consulate website as a leading woman worker making a tangible difference. Dr Seemin Jamali was at forefront of global fight against rabies and was first to establish a dog bite centre at the JPMC. Dr Seemin Jamali not only survived a bomb blast but also innumerable acts of threats, abuses, harassment and transfer due to her steadfast commitment to the cause. Provided by Wikipedia