Govt Working to Resolve Issues Faced by Pakistani Medical Students Abroad
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary stated on Tuesday that the government is actively addressing the concerns of Pakistani medical students studying abroad, particularly in Central Asia. In response to queries raised by members of the National Assembly, he outlined the following actions:
- The government will gather further information from the Ministry of National Health Services and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). This data will be made public once collected.
- Most complaints originate from students enrolled in medical colleges in Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, and Kazakhstan.
- Although initially compliant with criteria, these colleges face delisting due to policy changes in their respective governments.
- Dr Tariq, following a visit to Kyrgyzstan, is advocating for the protection of Pakistani colleges that meet the necessary standards against arbitrary delisting.
- Additionally, the government, in collaboration with PMDC, is facilitating students in registration and examinations conducted in Pakistan, aiming to minimize their hardships.
The minister also raised the issue of rehabilitation for residents living in informal settlements within Islamabad’s developed sectors, such as F-6, F-7, F-8, I-8, and G-7. Despite their proximity to developed areas, these residents endure poor living conditions due to inadequate drainage systems beneath or adjacent to their dwellings. He urged the Ministry of Interior to revive a proposal for rehabilitating and relocating these communities, suggesting that valuable land in these sectors could be utilized for apartment construction, providing improved living conditions while generating revenue for the government.
