A political storm brews in Punjab as the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology, launched during PTI’s tenure, gets a bold new name — now officially called the Maryam Nawaz Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. The Punjab Cabinet’s approval has sparked criticism, with many calling it a political makeover of a public healthcare project.
Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique defended the move, saying the hospital is now a separate, autonomous facility, no longer tied to Jinnah Hospital. He also revealed grand plans: AI-powered machines, robotic surgery, and medical tourism targets.
But the renaming has raised eyebrows, with opposition voices calling it a PR move disguised as progress. The name change is now cemented in the provincial budget — but public opinion? Still beating with resistance.
