Afghanistan, Aug. 13 -- 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 s...