Punjab Health Commission board dissolved again.

LAHORE -- The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday once again dissolved the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) board and issued the contempt notices to Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid, the provincial chief secretary, and the secretary and additional secretary health for constituting the commission without obtaining prior approval from the top court.

The Chief Justice expressed his displeasure over the formation of board and said Supreme Court had asked that all names suggested for the board should be provided to it, but the order was complied with.

It tantamount to contempt of court, the CJP noted. The board was notified without the Supreme Court's approval. The respondent officials are directed to respond to the contempt notices within two days.

'The health officials must feel fear of Allah. The board should be comprised of the best stuff. A former unconfirmed judge of the high court has also been included in the board whereas rules...