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It is highly unfortunate and ethically questionable to terminate doctors who have served the public healthcare system for over three consecutive years. These officers were the backbone of emergency wards in District and Tehsil Headquarters hospitals across the province, often working exhausting morning, evening, and night shifts to ensure patient care. News Desk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peshawar: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) expresses its grave concern and strong condemnation regarding the sudden abolition of 1,008 grade-17 contract seats for Emergency Medical Officers (EMOs) by the Punjab government. This decision, issued via notification on March 14, 2026, has rendered over a thousand dedicated healthcare professionals jobless just days before Eid-ul-Fitr. 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