Sindh Assembly rejects demand for independent commission to probe HIV outbreak
• Muttahida MPA’s resolution turned down by treasury benches • Sharjeel slams federal ministers for launching campaign against 18th Amendment • Calls upon Centre to end ‘discrimination’ in gas and electricity supply to Sindh KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday rejected with majority votes an opposition resolution seeking constitution of an independent commission to probe the HIV/AIDS outbreak…
The Sindh Assembly has rejected a resolution seeking the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the HIV/AIDS outbreak in Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI)-run hospitals. The resolution was presented by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan lawmaker Muhammad Aamir Siddiqui, who expressed serious concern over the HIV outbreak at Valika Hospital.
The House recommended that the Government of Sindh establish an independent commission to investigate the matter and determine the extent of HIV spread across the province, as well as recommend removal of responsible officers until the inquiry is complete. However, Labour Minister Saeed Ghani opposed the resolution, stating that work on the issue was already underway and an endowment fund had been set up.
The resolution was rejected with the majority votes of treasury members, and the proceedings were hampered due to the absence of members.
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