ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Mian Saqib Nisar has taken suo moto action over alleged installment of substandard stents in Mayo Hospital and fraud in funds.
The CJP has ordered Director General (DG) of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to file a report in the issue. Spokesperson for the Supreme Court (SC) has issued a notification in the matter according to which, CJP Nisar took notice of media reports over alleged usage of substandard stents in Mayo Hospital among other government hospitals. Reportedly, numerous patients are made to pay thousands of Rupees for stents that they do not need.
Meanwhile, CJP on Tuesday also took notice of alleged brutal torture on nine years old maid Abida in Lahore. Allegedly, the house lady forced her hand into fire, until her flesh sizzled. As per reports local police hushed up the case and pressurized the family of minor to forgive the influential accused. Taking the cognizance of the issue, the CJP has called the report from Inspector General (IG), Punjab within three days. NNI/News Desk
