Doctor's strike: Raisani tells medics to resume duties or face action

Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani asked the doctors who were on strike, to resume their duties or else they would be dealt harshly.

Talking to media during his visit to the Civil Hospital and Combined Military Hospital (CMH), he welcomed the doctors who had agreed to resume their duties. Those who returned to their duties in hospitals are welcome, he said while urging others to call off strike unconditionally.

"All-out efforts are being made to ensure the safe and early recovery of the missing doctor," Raisani reiterated.

The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Balochistan chapter had called for a strike following the kidnapping of their colleague Dr Saeed on October 16.

The health department had suspended about 80 doctors who had decided to go on strike, in stark violation of rules.

Earlier, the chief minister met with patients and inquired after their health. He thanked the CMH administration for providing medical facilities to the patients hailing from remote parts of the province.