Balochistan cracks down on protesting doctors, suspends 23 over rule violations

According to official orders, 23 doctors have been suspended, while show-cause notices have been issued to 25 health officers. Authorities have also suspended

QUETTA: The Balochistan Health Department has launched a major disciplinary campaign against doctors accused of breaching service regulations, participating in unauthorized protests, and disrupting healthcare services across the province.

According to official orders, 23 doctors have been suspended, while show-cause notices have been issued to 25 health officers. Authorities have also suspended the postgraduate training registrations of five trainee doctors and initiated formal inquiries into their conduct.

The action comes amid ongoing tensions between the government and members of the medical community. Officials maintain that interruptions to healthcare services cannot be tolerated, particularly in institutions providing essential public services.

Balochistan government’s spokesperson for political and media affairs, Shahid Rind, stated that court directives clearly prohibit strikes, work stoppages, and any actions that hinder healthcare delivery. He emphasized that such measures are unlawful and will not be permitted under any circumstances.

Rind assured the public that government hospitals, medical centers, and other health facilities across the province will continue operating normally, with uninterrupted medical services available to patients.

He further warned that employees absent from duty in essential health services would face disciplinary measures under applicable laws and service regulations.

Meanwhile, the provincial government has established a high-level review committee to assess security concerns in public health institutions. The committee, formed after consultations with senior medical professionals, will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the security environment and recommend measures to improve the safety of healthcare workers.