PMDC clarifies rules for foreign medical students including Afghans

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1. 6 Oct 2026 84% related

   10 outlets

   PMDC removes MDCAT requirement for Pakistani students applying to foreign medical colleges

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has removed the mandatory MDCAT requirement for Pakistani students applying to medical and dental colleges abroad. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with the key detail being the exemption from the test for international admissions. A few outlets, such as The Express Tribune and Minute Mirror, also briefly mentioned that students transferring to Pakistani universities mid-study would still need to take the National Eligibility cum Entrance Board (NEB) exam, though this was not highlighted in most other excerpts.

2. 19 Sep 2026 79% related

   4 outlets

   LHC extends suspension of PMDC directive for Afghan medical students' return

   Most outlets reported the Lahore High Court’s decision to extend the suspension of the PMDC directive requiring Afghan medical students to return to Afghanistan. The coverage was largely uniform, with both excerpts focusing on the legal action and the continuation of the stay order. No additional framing or emphasis was noted in the provided excerpts.

3. 12 Sep 2026 84% related

   16 outlets · 2 developments

   Lahore High Court halts expulsion of Afghan medical students

   Most outlets reported that the Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered a temporary halt to the expulsion of Afghan medical students from Punjab colleges, with several noting the court’s decision to suspend PMDC directives. Many headlines and excerpts emphasized the LHC’s restraining order against expulsions and cancellation of exams, while a few, like 24 News HD and the Associated Press of Pakistan, specifically highlighted the suspension of the government’s repatriation directive. BOL News uniquely framed the ruling as upholding the stance that nationality cannot bar access to medical education. Overall, the framing was consistent in reporting the court’s intervention, though slight variations in emphasis were present.

4. 4 Sep 2026 82% related

   3 outlets

   PMDC grants Palestinian medical students clinical training in Pakistan

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) granted Palestinian medical students permission for clinical training in Pakistan. 24 News HD described the decision as "key significant," while Geo News noted that the permission was limited to undergraduate clinical training.

5. 4 Aug 2026 90% related

   2 outlets

   PMDC warns Pakistani students about medical education in Afghanistan

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has warned Pakistani students against pursuing medical education in Afghanistan, emphasizing that graduates from Afghan medical colleges will not be eligible for registration or medical practice in Pakistan. The framing and emphasis were largely consistent across the excerpts, with one outlet noting the advisory in a headline and providing a brief summary, while another included a slightly more detailed excerpt.