Pakistan, Nov. 23 -- A doctor of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) was fired from the health institute after he pointed out financial irregularities five months back, a private TV channel reported, citing sources.

According to sources, a staff officer of the NICVD wrote letters to the chief secretary Sindh and health secretary pointing out irregularities in the institute but rather than taking action on them, the concerned doctor was removed from the hospital.

The other top officials in the NICVD also remained silent despite rampant complaints regarding irregularities in financial issues and recruitments.

Dr Tariq Shaikh in one of his letter blamed Dr Nadeem Qamar of the NICVD for his involvement in financial wron...