Dr Mahrang Langove, a postgraduate surgeon at a government hospital in Balochistan, has come under fire for allegedly neglecting her patients while attempting to organize a tour abroad from Karachi.
This comes as a surprise, considering she has been vocal about the deterioration of public institutions in Balochistan and the lack of healthcare and educational facilities.
Reports indicate that Dr Langove has been preoccupied with her travel plans for the past two weeks, raising questions about her commitment to her medical duties.
Critics point out the irony of a doctor, responsible for serving the public, abandoning her responsibilities for personal enjoyment while still collecting a salary.
According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) regulations, postgraduate doctors are entitled to a maximum of 15 days of leave every six months, subject to supervisor approval. However, Dr Langove has often been found participating in protests rather than fulfilling her hospital obligations, as evidenced by her social media activity.
If the Balochistan government were to dismiss Dr Langove for her absences, it is anticipated she would portray herself as a victim, leveraging threats to gain public sympathy.
This situation is not unique to Dr Langove; several members of the Unity Committee are similarly drawing salaries without attending their jobs while also criticizing the very government from which they benefit.
