KARACHI: Dr Amir’s arrest deplored

Published October 28, 2002

KARACHI, Oct 27: The Society of Surgeons of Pakistan has condemned the arrest of Dr Amir Aziz and termed it a violation of fundamental human rights.

The secretary general of the Society, Prof Attaur Rehman, said that Dr Amir Aziz had served humanity with the best of his capabilities.

He always visited Afghanistan after proper intimation and with the permission of the government and deserved rewards for his services.

Prof Atta urged all doctors to participate in a protest demonstration in front of Karachi Press Club at 2.30pm on Monday.

PMA PROTEST: The Pakistan Medical Association will hold a rally in front of Islamia College on Monday to protest the arrest of Dr Amir Aziz in Lahore, adds APP. The PMA said it was the right of a doctor to treat patients without consideration of religion, colour or caste.

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