LAHORE: The Board of Management of Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC) has discussed alleged irregular appointments at Jinnah Hospital Lahore and decided to refer the matter to the Punjab Health Department for further action.
Board Reviews Appointment Irregularities
According to sources within the Board of Management, irregularities in appointments at Jinnah Hospital were established during the review, prompting the board to discuss further proceedings against those allegedly involved.
Principal AIMC Prof Dr Tayyaba Waseem said the matter concerning appointments made contrary to prescribed rules and regulations would be forwarded to the Punjab Health Department. She added that cases concerning those responsible would also be sent to the department for appropriate action.
Proceedings to Follow the Law
Sources said the Board of Management agreed that further proceedings should be conducted in accordance with the law.
“There will be no compromise on merit,” Prof Dr Tayyaba Waseem said, adding that a positive development regarding measures to prevent irregular appointments at Jinnah Hospital was expected within the next two to three days.
Appointment Findings Not Independently Verified
Publicly available recent reporting independently confirms Prof Dr Tayyaba Waseem as Principal of Allama Iqbal Medical College, although I could not independently verify the specific appointment findings from an official Health Department notification at the time of writing.
