Ishaq Dar emphasizes the govt’s resolve to strengthen medical education through transparent policies

ISLAMABAD, March 27 (SABAH): Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the 5th meeting of the Committee on Medical Education on Thursday.

The meeting was attended by the Federal Minister for Health, Minister of State Health, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Federal Secretary Health, President of PM&DC, Vice President of CPSP, HEC officials, and heads of leading medical institutions.

The committee discussed fee regulation and rationalization in private medical colleges, aiming to ensure fairness for students and viability for institutions. It also reviewed reforms for the fee structure. After extensive consultation, the committee reached a consensus to recommend a tuition fee cap of Rs. 1.8 million, which will be adjusted annually for inflation based on the CPI. For private medical institutions currently charging less than this amount, fees will be capped at their existing level, with only an annual CPI-linked increase.

Ishaq Dar emphasized the government’s resolve to strengthen medical education through transparent policies, better training standards, and equitable opportunities for students and institutions alike, highlighting its key role in improving Pakistan’s healthcare sector.

Meanwhile Ishaq Dar chaired an inter-ministerial meeting on investment project proposals with Azerbaijan.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Communications, SAPM Mr. Tariq Bajwa, National Coordinator SIFC, Federal Secretaries for Finance, Petroleum, Interior, Health, Commerce, EAD, National Highway Authority, Communications; AS SIFC, senior officials from MoFA, and other concerned departments.

Senior officials briefed the forum on progress across various sectors. The DPM directed that proposals for investment in infrastructure, petroleum, trade and IT services maybe finalized by 3rd April, 2025.

Ishaq Dar reaffirmed that strengthening Pakistan-Azerbaijan ties remains a top priority of the Government through robust multi-sector collaboration.