20/07/2026
PRESS RELEASE
PIMA Central Punjab Expresses Concern Over the Mayo Hospital Incident
Lahore: President of the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) Central Punjab, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hamayun, has expressed serious concern over the manner in which the Medical Superintendent of Mayo Hospital was taken from his office by the Anti-Corruption Establishment.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hamayun stated that PIMA firmly believes in accountability and upholds the principle that no individual is above the law. However, every complaint must be investigated through lawful, transparent, and impartial procedures while ensuring due process and respect for the rights and dignity of all concerned. Likewise, all institutions and law-enforcement agencies are equally bound to act within the framework of the law.
He emphasized that Mayo Hospital is one of Pakistan's premier teaching and tertiary care institutions, and any action involving its administrative head should be undertaken with due legal process, appropriate institutional coordination, and due regard for the dignity of the medical profession. Any departure from established legal and administrative procedures, if established through an impartial inquiry, warrants appropriate action in accordance with the law.
PIMA Central Punjab has called upon the Government of Punjab to order a fair, transparent, and impartial inquiry into the conduct of the officials of the Anti-Corruption Establishment involved in the incident. If any official is found to have acted in violation of legal or administrative procedures, appropriate departmental and legal action should be taken.
PIMA believes that the manner in which this incident was handled has caused deep concern within the medical fraternity and has adversely affected the dignity of the medical profession, while also creating an unfortunate perception regarding the Health Department. The Association reiterates that accountability must always be exercised through due process, and that the rule of law, institutional dignity, and public confidence should remain paramount.