The Young Doctors Association (YDA) at Jinnah Hospital decided to postpone the protest after meeting the Health Secretary. The association was assured of positive progress on their demands. Young doctors had warned they would close OPDs if their demands were not met. They protested against the dismissal of Dr Yasin Imrani and other demands and held a white coat dignity march.
Chairman YDA, talking to the media, said that the health secretary assured them that the decision to dismiss Dr Yaseen would be reversed, those involved in the Medical ICU incident would be arrested, and the FIRs filed against doctors would be withdrawn.
The Young Doctors said that if these promises are fulfilled by night, the OPDs will be opened as usual tomorrow.
However, YDA at Jinnah Hospital split into two groups. One group announced to end the protest by accepting the orders of the secretary, while the other group ignored the orders, shut down OPDs, and continued the White Coat Dignity March.
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