'Against protocol': Internet reacts to CM Maryam's sacking of Mayo Hospital MS

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In the video, which quickly went viral, Maryam Nawaz is heard inquiring about Masood's appointment as the Medical Superintendent (MS) of the hospital.

“The guy needs to be fired,” she ordered while pointing her finger at him.

“You should be thankful that I am not having you arrested,” she said to the MS, adding that Masood was unaware of the patients' conditions in the hospital.

According to media reports, the Chief Minister visited the emergency block, TB and Chest ward, ICU cardiology, and other areas of the hospital. She also inquired about the patients' well-being. Patients and their attendants complained about the lack of facilities in the hospital.

Internet users remain divided over Maryam’s decision to remove the MS. Some social media users criticised the CM for her authoritarian approach, while others applauded her for ensuring accountability.

One user took to X (formerly Twitter), writing, “So unethical Behavior with the MS Mayo Hospital, Dr Faisal Masood. He deserves some respect. The authority must send the notice before doing public humiliation.”

Another user wrote, “Saqib Nisar ki yaad agai [I was reminded of Saqib Nisar (former Chief Justice of Pakistan)].”

One user opined, “After spending more than five years in the Mayo Hospital, I have a special attachment to this hospital. Today, when I witnessed the humiliation of such senior doctors, my heart bled. In any other country, a ‘show-cause notice’ would first be issued, clarification would be asked, a committee meeting would be held, and only after receiving the response would a person be dismissed. Maryam Nawaz's actions are not only against the protocol and procedures for dismissing someone but also reflect her authoritarian and arrogant personality. “

One maintained that dismissing a senior doctor "in such an undignified manner reflects authoritarianism, not leadership", adding that "this brazen disregard for institutional decorum must be condemned." 

Meanwhile, praising Maryam Nawaz’s action, a user wrote on X, “CM Maryam Nawaz is extremely strict when it comes to professionalism. She fired the MS of Mayo Hospital. No mercy for incompetency!”

Sharing the short clip of CM, another netizen wrote, “This is how leadership should be! @MaryamNSharif took immediate action, removing the MS of Mayo Hospital due to poor management. ‘The people are suffering, and no one is asking. Don’t we have to answer to Allah?’ True leadership ensuring accountability and prioritising public.”

“More power to you, Maryam Nawaz. You are brave enough to take such actions. Well done, appreciated your response,” a user added.