Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has rescheduled the NRE Step-1 exam from October 11 to November 8. The exam applies to foreign medical graduates seeking registration and practice in Pakistan.

PMDC announced the new date in a notification issued on October 5. The council cited "unavoidable circumstances" behind the decision. The first step of the National Registration Examination will now take place on Sunday, November 8.

A senior PMDC official said the current political situation influenced the decision. The official also cited possible road closures as another concern. These disruptions could create difficulties for candidates travelling to examination centres.

The decision comes as the PTI continues...