LHC restrains medical colleges from expelling Afghan students
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday restrained medical colleges across Punjab from expelling Afghan students and directed that their examination papers not be cancelled. The court passed the order while hearing petitions filed by Afghan students challenging their removal from medical institutions and adjourned further proceedings for a week. The court observed that the affected students…
On Friday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued an order restraining medical colleges in Punjab from expelling Afghan students and cancelling their examination papers. The court heard petitions from Afghan students challenging their removal from medical institutions and postponed further proceedings for a week. The court emphasized the students should have the chance to present their case before any action was taken against them.
A lawyer for the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) argued during the proceedings that several Afghan students lacked the necessary documentation to continue their studies in Pakistan. He contended that foreign nationals could not remain in the country without valid visas. However, the court questioned the logic behind sending the students back after they had spent years pursuing medical education in Pakistan.
The court reasoned that they could potentially be expelled after completing their education. Consequently, the court passed an interim order and adjourned the hearing until September 18.
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