By Mukhtar Alam:

The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA), Karachi chapter has expressed concerns over the 10% deduction from salaries of healthcare providers by the Sindh government.

In a statement issued by the PIMA Karachi President, Prof Muhammad Azeemuddin, it was observed that doctors were fighting as front liners against the coronavirus and decision to exercise a cut on their salaries was unjust.

It was further noted that unlike the Sindh government, the Punjab government has announced an additional one month salary for doctors.

The PIMA demanded an immediate release of salaries and stipends of house officers and postgraduate students and also warned that if the proper and standard protection is not provided to the courageous soldiers (doctors and other health staff), the health system would totally collapse.

The PIMA also condemned the private hospitals and medical centers, which were reportedly deducting salaries of their staff with an excuse of lowered workload and lesser income.