ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal visited the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad to assess the medical treatment being provided to those injured in the recent Islamabad local court blast.
During his visit, the Minister directed hospital officials to ensure that the injured receive the highest standard of medical care. Syed Mustafa Kamal reported that currently, 22 victims are receiving treatment at PIMS, while two of the injured have been transferred to a private hospital for specialized care. He also mentioned that in response to the emergency, the hospital’s disaster management unit has been activated. The families of the two critically wounded took their loved ones to the private facility.
According to PIMS administration, a total of 36 individuals wounded in the blast have been brought to the hospital. Of these, 18 have been discharged after treatment, and 14 remain stable and out of danger. The hospital further confirmed that 10 of the victims who lost their lives have been identified, while the identities of two others are still unknown.
Earlier today, Mustafa Kamal also commented on constitutional matters, stating that the proposed Article 140-A could not be included in the 27th constitutional amendment due to a lack of consensus among political parties.
Addressing the National Assembly during a debate on constitutional reforms, he added that the upcoming 28th amendment would be introduced soon. Kamal criticized the current local government system, asserting that it is nonexistent in practice. He explained that provinces receive funds from the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, but there is no effective mechanism for disbursing these funds to lower tiers of government.
He further explained that under the powers granted by the 18th Amendment, resources are controlled at the provincial level, which has led to discussions about potentially repealing or rolling back certain provisions of the amendment.
