Posted 2/27/2024, 2:11:49 AM
Shouting Match Erupts Between Sindh Caretaker CM and Health Minister During Farewell Cabinet Meeting
- Caretaker CM Justice Baqar and Health Minister Dr Niaz had a shouting match during the Sindh cabinet's farewell meeting, accusing each other of overstepping bounds
- Dr Niaz said he was prevented from working properly in his role and the CM used inappropriate language and threatened him
- There was existing tension between the two over issues like robot surgery procurement and actions of the health secretary
- CM House statement did not acknowledge the incident and said the meeting went smoothly with the CM praising his cabinet
- The conflict wasn't surprising given their long-standing differences on health dept issues throughout the caretaker government's tenure