A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the recent increase in fees charged by private medical colleges across Punjab.
The case has been submitted by Punjab Assembly member Mohammad Ejaz Shafi, the Judicial Activism Panel, and other petitioners. The plea names the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) along with several private medical colleges as respondents.
According to reports, the petition challenges the sharp rise in medical education costs. It argues that the increased fees are making education unaffordable for many students.
The petition states that deserving candidates are being affected due to high charges. It claims that many students are now unable to secure admission in private medical institutions.
The petitioners have requested the Lahore High Court to intervene in the matter. They have urged the court to direct the PMDC to withdraw the additional fee charges.
They also asked for strict action against private medical colleges. The petition alleges that some institutions have collected excessive fees from students.
The case highlights growing concerns over the rising cost of medical education in Punjab. Students and parents have expressed worries about financial pressure.
Education experts believe that high fees may limit access to quality medical training. This could impact the future availability of healthcare professionals in the country.
The Lahore High Court is expected to review the petition and related documents. No official decision has been announced yet.
The issue has sparked wider debate over regulation of private medical institutions. Many are calling for stricter fee control mechanisms.
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The outcome of the case may have a significant impact on future medical education policies in Pakistan.
