Inquiry under way into ‘corruption’ at Multan’s Nishtar Hospital
Punjab CM has ordered probe into corruption of millions by hospital admin in acquisition of medicines
August 28, 2017
MULTAN: Five people have been arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in relation to an ongoing inquiry over corruption at Multan’s Nishtar Hospital.
Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif, after learning of ‘corruption worth millions’ in purchasing of medicines at the hospital, has ordered a detailed investigation into the matter.
A notification issued on August 26 stated that the internal audit wing director of the department of specialized healthcare and medical education, Sarfraz Ahmed, has been directed to conduct an investigation and submit a report on the matter to the chief minister.
Sources said Ahmed has begun probing the matter along with his team and seized the four-year record of the hospital in this regard.
The individuals arrested by the FIA include the hospital’s store in-charge.
