ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday assured full support to Pakistani graduates of Afghan medical universities in resolving issues related to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). Talking to a representative delegation of the affected graduates in Islamabad, the Governor said the matter would be taken up with the relevant forum and every possible assistance would be extended within the constitutional and legal framework. …
Governor KP assures support to Afghan medical graduates facing PMDC issues
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday assured full support to Pakistani graduates of Afghan medical universities in resolving issues related to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
Talking to a representative delegation of the affected graduates in Islamabad, the Governor said the matter would be taken up with the relevant forum and every possible assistance would be extended within the constitutional and legal framework.
The delegation, comprising Dr Asif Afridi, Dr Waqas Akbar, Dr Asif Nabi and Dr Samar, informed the Governor that the Afghan medical universities where they had secured admission were recognised by the PMDC at the time of their enrolment.
They said subsequent changes in PMDC policy were also being applied to students already enrolled and graduates, creating serious difficulties for them. The delegation also maintained that certain information regarding their case did not fully reflect the facts.
Governor Kundi said the country’s youth were its greatest asset and resolving their problems was a collective responsibility. He added that Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari remained committed to safeguarding the rights of young people.
He directed the relevant authorities to contact the PMDC and other concerned institutions to facilitate the resolution of the graduates’ legitimate issues.
The delegation thanked the Governor for hearing their concerns and assuring his cooperation.
