Doctors protest continue on 14th day

The striking doctors had also decided to close indoor facilities in the government hospitals, as they were demanding an increase in their salaries. On the other hand, on a petition against the strike, the Lahore High Court has sought replies within a week from the Young Doctors’ Association, the health secretary and the Punjab government.The doctors started their strike for the increase of their salaries on March 1. The protesting doctors said that their salaries were very low and should be increased. They said that keeping in view the difficulties being faced by the patients; outdoor patients were being treated on roads.According to association, the doctors would not attend patients in hospitals, until the acceptance of their demands.