Doctors’ strike: HRCP condemns doctors, govt for ‘wrangling’
“Some of the doctors’ demands may be justified, but the ongoing wrangling is symptomatic of the anarchy of thought
LAHORE:
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over the sufferings of the people on account of the prolonged doctors’ strike in the Punjab and the government’s failure to amicably resolve the issue.
A statement issued on Monday called upon both sides to stop wrangling for the sake of the people. It said that protests and strikes were not unheard of in Pakistan, but never had such situations led to suspension of work in the emergency wards. It said the commission believed that by abandoning their life-saving vows to press for their demands, doctors had contributed to the loss of sympathy for them.
“Some of the doctors’ demands may be justified, but the ongoing wrangling is symptomatic of the anarchy of thought,” it said. The commission also criticised the ‘coercive tactics’ used by the Punjab government.
The Commission has sought for examining the fading role and lack of representative character of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 3rd, 2012.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over the sufferings of the people on account of the prolonged doctors’ strike in the Punjab and the government’s failure to amicably resolve the issue.
A statement issued on Monday called upon both sides to stop wrangling for the sake of the people. It said that protests and strikes were not unheard of in Pakistan, but never had such situations led to suspension of work in the emergency wards. It said the commission believed that by abandoning their life-saving vows to press for their demands, doctors had contributed to the loss of sympathy for them.
“Some of the doctors’ demands may be justified, but the ongoing wrangling is symptomatic of the anarchy of thought,” it said. The commission also criticised the ‘coercive tactics’ used by the Punjab government.
The Commission has sought for examining the fading role and lack of representative character of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 3rd, 2012.