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Federation directed to conclude arguments in PMDC case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday directed federation to conclude its arguments on next date of hearing on a petition challenging the dissolving of Pakistan Medical Council (PMDC) and termination of its all employees.

Justice Mohsin Akhter Kiyani conducted hearing on a petition filed by former employees of PMDC against the presidential Ordinance for dissolving PMDC and establishing Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC).

During this day hearing, the counsel for the petitioners concluded his arguments in the case.

However, Additional Attorney General Tariq Khokher started his arguments on behalf of federation. The court directed the additional attorney general to complete his arguments on January 10, the next date of hearing.

It may be mentioned here that PMDC had been dissolved through Pakistan Medical Commission Ordinance and all of its employees had been terminated after being paid six month advance salaries.

Title : Federation directed to conclude arguments in PMDC case
Author : The News
Type : News
Role Performer : Corporate author
Subject : Pakistan medical and dental council
Publisher : The News
Publication Place : Islamabad
Date : 2020-01-04
Language : English