Pakistan, July 3 -- In a major relief for protesting doctors, the Lahore High Court has cancelled the Punjab government's notification that terminated several doctors for participating in strikes. The court has also ordered their immediate reinstatement, calling the government's move unlawful.

Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi presided over the contempt of court hearing related to the ongoing protest by doctors in Lahore. The protest began after the government closed down hospitals, prompting strong reactions from healthcare professionals. During the hearing, the judge clearly stated that the dismissal lacked proper legal justification.

Moreover, the court firmly rejected the Punjab Health Department's request to take further action against t...