It began operations in 1994, with very limited facilities, and was formally inaugurated on 2 February 1996, although with only basic specialties at first. In 2005, it added a new 100 bed Accident & Emergency Department. The number of patients increased from 500,000 in 2003 to 700,000 in 2007. This increase reflects the faith of general public in this hospital. Jinnah Hospital, Lahore is also on the 'Tertiary Hospitals List' issued by the
Government of Punjab, Pakistan.
Controversy over Renaming In July 2025, the Punjab
government of Pakistan faced backlash after an apparent attempt to rename the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology,
Lahore after Chief Minister
Maryam Nawaz. The move was widely criticized on social media as a politically motivated effort to erase national icons for personal glorification. Following public outrage, Punjab Senior Minister
Marriyum Aurangzeb issued a clarification, stating that "no change is under consideration" and that the institution will retain its original name. Critics argue the episode reflects a recurring pattern in Pakistani politics—of prioritizing dynastic interests over public sentiment and historical legacy. ==Services==