Dr Asim admitted to hospital, suffering from depression

By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Former petroleum minister a Pakistan People’s Party leader Dr Asim Hussain was admitted in Jinnah Hospital yesterday after medical board stated he is suffering from depression and psychological problems.
Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Hussain was shifted to the hospital today for a medical checkup.
The board diagnosed with with neurological issues.
The hospital administration stated that the report of the accused would be forwarded to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) which is pursuing a corruption reference against him.
On the other hand, Sindh government has appointed Hyderabad’s senior lawyer, Ayaz Tunio as special public prosecutor in terror case against Dr Asim Hussain in an anti-terrorism court (ATC).Tunio has replaced Nisar Durrani, the now Sindh Advocate General.