Employees of the Health Department in Punjab have continued their protests for the third consecutive day against the decision to privatize government hospitals across the province.

The protesters, who are holding sit-ins outside the Punjab Assembly, have vowed not to leave until their demands are met. Their demonstration has caused significant disruptions to traffic, with citizens facing difficulties in commuting.

Health department employees from various cities have gathered outside the Punjab Assembly, continuing their protests into the third day. The demonstrators have completely blocked Mall Road, further exacerbating the challenges for commuters.

The protesters expressed frustration, with one of them saying, “Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz claims she is the mother of all, so why can’t she see our pain? We’ve been sitting on the streets for three days.”

Heatwave alert in Pakistani Punjab, authorities issue guidelines

LHC declares water emergency in Punjab amid smog mitigation efforts

Nurses involved in the protest shared their grievances, stating, “We have no access to water, and we have no place to sleep. We are sitting here abandoned, without any support. The government needs to reconsider its decision to privatize government hospitals.”

The protesters have made it clear that they will continue their demonstrations until their demands are met and the decision is reversed.