Acting Central Ameer of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Nazriyati (JUI-N), Moulana Abdul Qadir Luni, has strongly opposed the privatization policy of hospitals in Balochistan, asserting that it would deprive the province’s poor of vital healthcare services.

Speaking at an All Parties Conference organized by the Health Grand Alliance Balochistan (GHAB) at Sandeman Provincial Hospital in Quetta on Wednesday, Luni expressed full support for GHAB’s demands. These include free healthcare facilities, improved resources for hospitals, and the provision of permanent employment opportunities in the health sector.

He criticized the government’s privatization policy, claiming it follows a pattern of defaming public institutions to justify their sale. ‘Instead of selling hospitals, the government should seek alternative solutions to improve the health sector,’ he remarked, adding that developed nations prioritize healthcare, while Pakistan continues to neglect this critical area.

The conference highlighted concerns over the accessibility of healthcare for marginalized communities and called for immediate action to address the deficiencies in the province’s healthcare system.