Pakistan Suspends Medical and Dental Studies for Afghan Students

Pakistan’s Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has ordered a suspension of medical and dental education for Afghan students in the country, according to an official letter issued by the council. The directive applies to both new admissions and Afghan students already enrolled in medical and dental institutions, according to the document provided for this report. It says the measures will remain in place “until further notice.” The council said the decision followed policy guidance from the relevant authorities and a decision taken by PM&DC on July 30, 2026. The letter describes the matter as a national policy issue and instructs medical and dental institutions to comply with the directive. Under the order, Afghan students currently studying medicine or dentistry in Pakistan are required to return to Afghanistan. New admissions of Afghan students to medical and dental programs have also been suspended until further notice. The directive further prohibits the transfer or migration of Afghan students between medical and dental institutions in Pakistan. Students who have completed their studies are also required to have their graduation and departure status recorded and confirmed, according to the letter. The council said the order applies nationwide and covers all public and private medical and dental universities and institutions, rather than a single university or educational center. Medical and dental institutions have been instructed to submit comprehensive information on Afghan students to PM&DC within three days, according to the document. The council also warned institutions that delays, failure to comply or withholding information would be taken seriously and could lead to legal action. The directive could affect Afghan students who are already pursuing professional medical and dental qualifications in Pakistan, potentially disrupting their education and requiring them to leave the country before completing their programs. The move comes as Pakistan continues to regulate the admission and registration of medical and dental students through PM&DC. The council describes itself as the statutory regulatory authority responsible for regulating medical and dental education and maintaining standards in the country. PM&DC has also issued separate regulations requiring medical and dental colleges to register admitted students with the council and has emphasized compliance with its admission rules. The post Pakistan Suspends Medical and Dental Studies for Afghan Students appeared first on Khaama Press.