# Pakistan medical association tax policy protests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-medical-association-tax-policy-protests
> Updated: 2026-09-28T16:50:10.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) announced a nationwide strike scheduled for September 30, 2026, which includes the closure of private hospitals and clinics. The protest targets the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over new tax policies and enforcement tactics.

A central dispute involves the FBR’s mandate for private medical institutions to use Point-of-Sale (POS) systems. The PMA argues this requirement incorrectly reclassifies healthcare services as retail sales. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Shoro, PMA Secretary General, stated that hospitals provide “essential services rather than commercial goods” and that the current approach “disregards the nature of medical work.”

The association also protested aggressive enforcement by tax authorities, citing raids on hospital premises, heavy fines, and harassment. The PMA warned that these financial and administrative pressures could lead to increased treatment costs for patients. The group is demanding the federal government withdraw the POS requirement, stop raids, and eliminate fines.

## Claims

- APPAMIA has called for a 72-hour national strike of PAMI doctors and dentists starting September 30. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The National Confederation of Municipalized Health Officials (CONFUSAM) has called for a national strike of municipal health workers in Chile. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Municipal health workers in Chile are protesting a budget crisis and insufficient per capita funding for primary care. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The strike follows the interruption of remuneration negotiations between APPAMIA and PAMI. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The strike protests Resolution 1107/2026, which modified the remuneration scheme for doctors. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Association of State Workers (ATE) has announced a 24-hour strike in Buenos Aires province for October 7. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Resolution 1107/2026 established a monthly capitation of 2,100 pesos per affiliate and removed separate payments for in-person consultations. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Chilean government owes approximately 37 billion pesos to primary health care due to frozen per capita funding. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The strike aims to demand the permanent hiring of contracted workers and interns. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Psychologists in various districts of Buenos Aires province will hold a 24-hour strike on Friday, October 2. (single source)
- The strike is a protest against unpaid fees for June, July, and August. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Healthcare workers in Argentina and Chile launch strikes over funding and pay

Healthcare workers in Argentina and Chile are striking over budget crises, unpaid fees, and new payment schemes that have significantly reduced professional incomes and threatened primary care services.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pami-medical-professionals-announce-72-hour-strike

### 2026-09-26: Pakistan Medical Association announces nationwide strike over tax policies

The Pakistan Medical Association will lead a nationwide strike on September 30, closing private hospitals to protest FBR tax policies and the mandatory implementation of Point-of-Sale systems.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-medical-association-announces-nationwide-strike-over-tax-policies

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