Ownership of Karachi's JPMC, NICVD, NICH to remain with federal govt, SC rules
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Sindh government's request for ownership of three major Karachi hospitals, and wrapped up a dispute between the provincial government and the Centre over the control of the hospitals.
The Sindh government had approached the Supreme Court with the claim that since the subject of health had been devolved to provinces under the 18th Amendment, the management of the hospitals ─ namely the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), National Institute of Cardio Vascular Diseases (NICVD) and National Institute of Child Health (NICH) ─ should rest with it.
A five-member bench headed by the chief justice had taken up a set of appeals by the Sindh government against the July 4, 2016, verdict of the Sindh High Court, declaring that these institutions fell within the scope of the Entry 16 of the federal legislative list and, therefore, within the exclusive federal domain.
Chief Justice Saqib Nisar who was heading the bench hearing the case read out the verdict in court today. The reasons behind the ruling will be listed in a detailed judgement later.
The bench while announcing its short order rejected the Sindh government's request and said that the control of all three hospitals will remain with the Centre.
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Jan 16, 2019 12:39pm
Extremely important decision for improving the health care service , already health care facilities under Sindh government in poor condition and lacking basic facilities
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Jan 16, 2019 12:41pm
"The court in its verdict rejected the Sindh government's request and said that control of all three hospitals would remain with the Centre. " SC has given a chance to PTI to prove that they are the representatives of Karachi. PTI will not be pleased, they don't have any more pretext to neglect Karachi, and cannot hide anymore behind Sindh government's lack of cooperation.
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Jan 16, 2019 12:42pm
One of the best SC judgement. So far the 18th Amendment has caused harm to Federation, the instant judgement can be a beginning to strike out all the malafide paragraphs from 18th Amendment one by one. Karachi is still the financial capital of Pakistan, hence must have attention of its facelift, the roads, traffic, healthcare,security,
business environment, austerity measures, many issues to be resolved.
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Jan 16, 2019 12:51pm
We welcome this decision with all our heart. Had being given under it, the Sindh Government will misuse all the funding that these hospitals get from private sources and will turn these into other institutions that Sindh Govt has control of.
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Jan 16, 2019 12:59pm
Simply, there is a political mess in both Sind and Punjab, because AAZ, NS and SS are accused and convicted of corrupt practices and have been directly involved in black activities. These are the ground realities and, as a result, democracy is in danger and corrupt politicians are seeking a way out through internal and external pressure on PTI's government, influence and trying to seek NRO, so that they run away with tax payers looted money.
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Jan 16, 2019 01:03pm
this mean 55% of job will be taken by Punjab....
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Jan 16, 2019 01:04pm
A hope of better medical facilities for poor people of Sindh.
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Jan 16, 2019 01:57pm
@shamshad,
Still better than the ghost employees that the Sindh government excel in...
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Jan 16, 2019 02:01pm
Has Chief Justice been to JMPC, NICH and NICVD lately. These institutes have been transformed by Sindh Govt and imparting free treatment of highest standard.
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Jan 16, 2019 02:01pm
court should also review 18th amendment as it has become a means to loot public wealth for likes of zardari and his clan
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Jan 16, 2019 02:03pm
@BAXAR, with the level of corruption under the ppp Sindh government the pti is not the one to neglect Karachi, rather the ppp who have been in power in Sindh for the past 10 YEARS have a lot to answer for.
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Jan 16, 2019 02:03pm
Once again, great decision by the wonderful Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, one day before his retirement. Well done and keep it up.
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Jan 16, 2019 02:04pm
@Magnanimous approach, quite right
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Jan 16, 2019 02:41pm
No, give to Sindh Government and let them do what they have done to the entire province.
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Jan 16, 2019 03:06pm
Great decision. Karachi has suffered immensely due to ineptness and corruption of PPP.
Now Karachi should be given a special status city and made independent of Sindh if things are to improve for good on a permanent basis. Such cities exist all over the world, in Vietnam, South Korea, Philippines, etc.
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Jan 16, 2019 03:11pm
@hussain, "the pti is not the one to neglect Karachi" Imran had run his election campaign saying "PM from Karachi", since he became PM, he doesn't even pronounce "Karachi". The only time he came, was to collect money for dam. That's the vision of PTI regarding Karachi: milking cow. Now with this SC decision, they'll at least have to work for hospitals in Karachi. HOSPITAL, remember? Starting point of Imran in politics. Now he'll have to show how good he actually is with public hospitals. I sincerely hope he is. Good luck.
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Jan 16, 2019 03:52pm
NICVD is providing free health services what will happen now.
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Jan 16, 2019 03:53pm
Federal government is not running PIMS and polyclinic under their nose properly,how come they will run JPMC and NICVD properly,under sindh government jpmc,NICVD and NICH.steel mills,PIA,are good examples under federal control!
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Jan 16, 2019 04:01pm
An attemp to roll back 18th Amendment
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Jan 16, 2019 04:17pm
CJ has done good to the country thru this judgement.
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Jan 16, 2019 04:27pm
@Naveed, valid observation
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Jan 16, 2019 05:09pm
Very good decision by cjp
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Jan 16, 2019 05:24pm
@Asfand, but unfortunately only health care institute performing outstanding had been given to federal government to be ruined
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Jan 16, 2019 05:35pm
Well done CJP, a positive step for what is right. Hope Karachi of the 50s and 60s would arise and we are done away with Zardari.
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Jan 16, 2019 06:03pm
I am disappointed with the poor performance of Sindh govt. People belongs to Karachi are not getting chance to perform their duty in Govt. and Priviate sectors. I couldn't understand "QUOTA system" and when would it end forever.
It is same as Govt. ask Manpower from other parts of the country to come and develop Peshawar, whereas local communities of Peshawar are jobless and turn into criminals. The solution 1st piority should be given to those local people on merit.. laters others, but it is observed the piority is given to those uneducated persons who held the banner of different parties or are supporters of xyz powers.
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Jan 16, 2019 06:57pm
@Footballer, there are no ghost employee in these institution...appointment done through FPSC.. with quota system with Karachitte get only 7%..merit should be the criteria
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Jan 16, 2019 07:42pm
Thank you very much Supreme Court of Pakistan. You have saved these institutions from sure destruction by the hands of corrupt, incompetent, and incapable PPP regime.
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Jan 16, 2019 07:43pm
We the people of Karachi are extremely pleased with this just decision. We now can pin hope with the judicial system of the country that can protect us from the harm caused by 18th amendment.
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Jan 17, 2019 01:25am
Hats off to the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan .Saqib Nisar to disallow Sindh Govt. to the ownership of Karachi's JPMC,NICVD,and Nich Hospitals and remain with federal Govt.Govt. well done.(Texas)
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