Pakistan Doctors' Strike November 1-2, 2026: What Is Open, What Is Closed and What Patients Should Do
What Is Happening on 1 and 2 November 2026? If you have a hospital appointment in Pakistan on 1 or 2 November 2026, check before you travel. The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has announced a two-day nationwide strike on these dates, covering outpatient departments (OPDs), private clinics and routine diagnostic services at public and private healthcare facilities. Medical News Pakistan reported the announcement on 31 October 2026, and Dawn reported on 30 October 2026 that senior doctors from several medical bodies had warned of a two-day countrywide strike on 1 and 2 November if the government did not address their demands. PMA Punjab has backed the call, and PMA Balochistan announced support for a province-wide strike from 1 November. The most important point for patients is simple: emergency services are meant to stay open. The PMA has said emergency services at government hospitals will remain operational, so anyone who needs urgent medical attention should still go to an eme...