Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Doctors in PoJK Threaten Strike Over Unmet Demands
Doctors in a part of Kashmir controlled by Pakistan are very upset.
They say the government hasn't listened to their problems for a long time.
These problems include not getting promotions, not having enough medical equipment, and not being paid extra money they should get.
They also say some doctors, especially women, are not safe.
The doctors say they have tried to talk nicely, but nothing has changed.
So, they are planning to go on strike starting January 26.
This means they won't see regular patients for two hours each day for two weeks.
If the government still doesn't listen, they might close all hospitals after February 2.
They just want the government to fix these problems so they can take care of patients better.
The United Doctors Forum (UDF) in PoJK threatens a strike starting January 26 over unmet demands.
Key issues include pending promotions since 2019, lack of medical equipment, and unpaid allowances since June 2022.
Doctors express concern over security threats, especially to women doctors and paramedical staff.
The strike will initially last two weeks, with OPDs shut but emergency services continuing.
If demands are not met by February 2, the UDF threatens complete hospital shutdowns.
- Who
- United Doctors Forum (UDF) in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)
- What
- Threatening a strike over unmet demands
- When
- Starting January 26, with potential escalation from February 2
- Where
- Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)
- Why
- Due to pending promotions, lack of medical equipment, unpaid allowances, and security threats to doctors
- Organization
- United Doctors Forum (UDF)
- Strike Start Date
- January 26
- Strike Duration
- Two weeks (with potential escalation)
- Number of Doctors Involved
- More than 1,200
- Key Issues
- Pending promotions, lack of equipment, unpaid allowances, security threats
- Strike Impact
- OPDs shut, emergency services continue
- Potential Escalation
- Complete hospital shutdowns from February 2 if demands not met