LAHORE, Jan. 16 -- The Punjab government has converted 2,115 regular posts of general cadre doctors in the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) into locum (temporary) positions, sparking widespread resentment within the medical community.

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The decision follows approval by the provincial cabinet on December 15 of the "Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Services (Secondary Level Human Resource) Rules, 2025," aimed at hiring secondary-level staff on a special pay package. The Finance Department subsequently approved the creation of 2,115 temporary posts, effectively abolishing the corresponding regular positions.

The affected posts, spread across dis...