The Peshawar High Court has set aside a notification issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council that had delisted certain foreign institutions. The decision restores the recognition of degrees held by affected Medical Graduates from Afghanistan and other institutions.
The case was heard by a two-member bench. It included Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Faheem Wali. Advocate Fawadur Rehman represented the petitioners in court.
During the hearing, the petitioners argued that the affected Medical Graduates completed their education when Afghan universities were still affiliated with PMDC. At that time, their degrees were fully recognized under official regulations.
The lawyer further stated that a notification issued on September 8, 2025 changed the status of several institutions. These institutions were removed from the approved list. As a result, many Medical Graduates were barred from appearing in the National Registration Examination (NRE).
The petitioners said the decision created serious difficulties for students who had already completed their medical education. They argued that the policy change affected their future careers unfairly.
The court examined the arguments and reviewed the timeline of events. It observed that regulatory changes should not negatively impact students who completed their studies under previously valid recognition rules.
The Peshawar High Court then set aside the PMDC notification. This ruling restores the earlier recognition status of degrees obtained by the affected Medical Graduates.
The decision allows eligible graduates to continue the registration process without restriction. It provides relief to students who were previously blocked from taking the required licensing examination.
Officials noted that the ruling clarifies the legal position of foreign Medical Graduates under earlier PMDC recognition policies. It also emphasizes fairness in applying regulatory changes.
The judgment is expected to impact other similar cases involving foreign-trained doctors. It highlights the importance of protecting the rights of Medical Graduates who completed their education under valid accreditation systems.
Legal experts say the decision may influence future policy-making in medical education regulation. It reinforces that administrative changes should not harm students who acted in good faith under existing rules.
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The ruling marks an important development for foreign Medical Graduates seeking professional registration in Pakistan.
