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Payment delays due to bureaucratic upgrades have left 13 Pakistani government hospitals unpaid since July 2025, harming patient care and staff stability.
Payment delays have worsened patient care at 13 government hospitals in Pakistan operated by private firms under public-private partnerships, as private managers have not received funds since July 2025 despite PKR 413 million being released by the health department.
Disbursements are stalled due to upgrade work at the accountant general’s office, disrupting a new fund-flow system meant to deliver payments within 20 days.
Thirteen hospitals remain unpaid for the July–September quarter, with October–December funds also delayed, causing staff financial strain and service declines.
In Upper Kohistan, a contract was requested for termination over severe staffing shortages and near-zero inpatient admissions.
Officials say ongoing delays undermine healthcare quality and operational stability.
Los retrasos en los pagos debido a mejoras burocráticas han dejado a 13 hospitales gubernamentales paquistaníes sin pagar desde julio de 2025, lo que perjudica la atención al paciente y la estabilidad del personal.