--- title: "Health minister orders probe into Sindh MDCAT complaints" description: "Most outlets reported that Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal ordered an investigation into alleged irregularities in the MDCAT exam in Sindh. BOL News repeated the same headline and excerpt, emphasizing the directive to the PMDC to investigate. Associated Press of Pakistan provided similar information but added context about the minister taking notice of the complaints and ordering a \"comprehensive inquiry,\" though the excerpt was cut off. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with a focus on the minister’s action and the involvement of the PMDC." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11782-senate-committee-orders-probe-into-sindh-mdcat-2026-results site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Health minister orders probe into Sindh MDCAT complaints pakistan · updated 4 Oct 2026, 4:08 AM PKT · 1–4 Oct 2026 · 13 articles from 11 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 3 Oct 2026 — Health minister orders probe into Sindh MDCAT complaints (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal ordered an investigation into alleged irregularities in the MDCAT exam in Sindh. BOL News repeated the same headline and excerpt, emphasizing the directive to the PMDC to investigate. Associated Press of Pakistan provided similar information but added context about the minister taking notice of the complaints and ordering a "comprehensive inquiry," though the excerpt was cut off. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with a focus on the minister’s action and the involvement of the PMDC. - **Dunya News** — [Health minister orders probe into Sindh MDCAT complaints](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Health/976010-health-minister-orders-probe-into-sindh-mdcat-complaints) · 4 Oct 2026, 4:08 AM PKT > He directed a five-member committee to conduct a transparent investigation and submit its report within 15 days. - **The Express Tribune** — [Panel to probe into Sindh MDCAT complaints](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632874/panel-to-probe-into-sindh-mdcat-complaints) · 4 Oct 2026, 1:56 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Conduct a transparent investigation and submit its report within 15 days - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Health minister orders probe into Sindh MDCAT complaints](https://www.app.com.pk/national/health-minister-orders-probe-into-sindh-mdcat-complaints/) · 3 Oct 2026, 7:59 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP):Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has taken notice of alleged irregularities in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) held in Sindh and ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the complaints. According to official sources, the minister directed a five-member committee, including the President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental... - **BOL News** — [Mustafa Kamal orders probe into MDCAT irregularities in Sindh](https://bolnews.com/health/mustafa-kamal-orders-probe-into-mdcat-irregularities-in-sindh) · 3 Oct 2026, 6:40 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Mustafa Kamal initiates probe into MDCAT irregularities in Sindh. Ministry of Health Services directs PMDC to investigate serious exam concerns. ### 2 Oct 2026 — Health minister orders inquiry into Sindh MDCAT 2026 complaints (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal ordered an inquiry into complaints about the MDCAT 2026 in Sindh. Aaj News and Pakistan Observer highlighted the allegations of "irregularities" and "complaints about the conduct and results," while ARY News and Daily Pakistan specified that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) was directed to conduct the inquiry. Daily Pakistan also noted the focus on "unusual result patterns," a detail not mentioned in the other excerpts. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [MDCAT Results 2026 under scrutiny as PMDC ordered to probe Sindh toppers](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/03-Oct-2026/mdcat-results-2026-under-scrutiny-as-pmdc-ordered-to-probe-sindh-toppers) · 3 Oct 2026, 2:20 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD – Sindh’s MDCAT 2026 results come under scrutiny amid complaints over unusual result patterns, prompting Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal to order a detailed investigation by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). The probe comes amid mounting questions over the distribution of high scores and passing rates across examination centres, particularly after not […] - **ARY News (English)** — [MDCAT 2026 controversy: Health minister orders PMDC inquiry](https://arynews.tv/mdcat-2026-controversy-health-minister-orders-pmdc-inquiry) · 3 Oct 2026, 2:05 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has directed PMDC to conduct an inquiry into complaints regarding MDCAT 2026 in Sindh. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Health ministry orders probe into MDCAT 2026 irregularities in Sindh](https://pakobserver.net/health-ministry-orders-probe-into-mdcat-2026-irregularities-in-sindh/) · 3 Oct 2026, 12:29 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal on Saturday took notice of the complaints regarding alleged irregularities in the… - **24 News HD** — [Health minister orders inquiry into Sindh MDCAT 2026 complaints](https://www.24newshd.tv/02-Oct-2026/health-minister-orders-inquiry-sindh-mdcat-2026-complaints) · 2 Oct 2026, 9:44 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has taken serious notice of complaints regarding the conduct of MDCAT 2026 in Sindh and directed that a comprehensive inquiry report be submitted to the Ministry of Health within 15 days, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Probe into Sindh MDCAT results ordered amid complaints](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474999/probe-into-sindh-mdcat-results-ordered-amid-complaints) · 2 Oct 2026, 8:37 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has taken notice of complaints about the conduct and results of the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 in Sindh and ordered an inquiry into allegations of irregularities. The Ministry of Health said the Sindh government and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), in coordination with the university responsible for conducting the exam... ### 1 Oct 2026 — Senate committee orders probe into Sindh MDCAT 2026 results (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Senate Standing Committee on National Health has ordered an investigation into the MDCAT 2026 examination process and results in Sindh, particularly in Karachi. Dawn provided additional context, noting the committee asked the Sindh government and PMDC to investigate the result pattern and examine the possibility of malpractice, and mentioned JI’s demand for a transparent forensic review. Daily Pakistan (English) highlighted the committee chairman’s immediate response to the complaints. Daily Times offered a more concise version of the same event, linking to another MDCAT-related story. - **Daily Times** — [Senate panel orders probe into Sindh MDCAT 2026 results](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1561164/senate-panel-orders-probe-into-sindh-mdcat-2026-results/) · 1 Oct 2026, 10:51 PM PKT > The Senate Standing Committee on National Health has taken notice of complaints regarding the MDCAT 2026 examination process and results in Sindh, particularly Karachi. Read More: PMDC extends MDCAT 2026 registration deadlines for students The committee chairman directed the Ministry of Health to investigate the concerns raised by students and parents. The ministry has been […] - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Senate committee orders probe into Sindh MDCAT 2026 results](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/01-Oct-2026/senate-committee-orders-probe-into-sindh-mdcat-2026-results) · 1 Oct 2026, 8:10 PM PKT · 97% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI – The Senate Standing Committee on National Health has taken notice of complaints regarding the MDCAT 2026 examination process and results in Sindh, particularly in Karachi. The committee chairman took immediate notice of complaints raised by students and parents over the MDCAT results and directed the Ministry of Health to investigate the examination process […] - **Dawn** — [Senate body orders probe into Sindh MDCAT result ‘anomalies’](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033839/senate-body-orders-probe-into-sindh-mdcat-result-anomalies) · 1 Oct 2026, 10:09 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > • Standing Committee on National Health Services asks Sindh govt, PMDC to investigate result pattern and examine possibility of malpractice• JI demands transparent forensic review of exam arrangements, results and merit lists• PPP leader Nasir Shah says matter should be investigated if any student subjected to injustice ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Showing dissatisfaction with the result of the Medical a... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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