Karachi PMA confirms countrywide OPD pause for 48 hours

The Pakistan Medical Association has paused routine outpatient care and private clinics for two days, while emergency wards stay open for urgent cases.

PMA ordered a two-day pause of OPD desks and private clinics nationwide.

Emergency units keep treating patients who need immediate care.

Medics cite disputed FIRs, legal pressure, alleged mistreatment, and compulsory FBR POS devices.

A resolution backing the move was adopted on 29 October; Karachi leadership confirmed the order.

PMA Karachi chiefs asked colleagues and hospitals to enforce the collective shutdown.

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