Key Takeaways
- The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has announced a symbolic strike on September 30.
- The strike is in protest against the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) implementation of POS systems.
- A national convention in Gujrat on October 11 will discuss the FBR’s actions.
The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has announced a symbolic strike at clinics and private hospitals on September 30 to protest against the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) measures regarding the implementation of Point of Sale (POS) systems.
Dr. Kamran Ahmed, PMA Central General Secretary, has issued a letter to all provincial and district organizations, instructing them to prepare for the strike.
The PMA has also called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take notice of the FBR’s measures against private clinics and hospitals.
The association maintains that the government should review the measures being introduced for medical facilities and address the concerns of doctors and private healthcare providers.
In addition to the symbolic strike, the PMA has scheduled a national convention in Gujrat on October 11 to discuss and oppose the FBR’s actions affecting private medical facilities.
The PMA’s central office has directed its provincial and district-level organizations to ensure necessary arrangements are made for the protest.
The strike is described as symbolic, indicating that it is not intended to disrupt essential services but to raise awareness about the concerns of the medical community.
The PMA believes that the implementation of POS systems could have adverse effects on the operations of private medical facilities and the welfare of patients.
