Afghan medical students in limbo
The court said the students may remain while it hears claims that PMDC lacked authority to order their expulsion.
- On Friday, the Lahore High Court stayed the implementation of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council notifications ordering the expulsion of Afghan students from medical and dental colleges.
- The PMDC issued directives on July 31 and September 1 requiring Afghan nationals enrolled in medical programs to return to Afghanistan under the government's Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan.
- Justice Khalid Ishaq heard a petition filed by 30 Afghan students, including Syed Mobeen Ulfati, challenging the directives as "illegal and unconstitutional," while PMDC data shows more than 200 Afghan students studying medicine with only 22 registered.
- The Foreign Office rejected reports of a blanket expulsion on Thursday, stating "There is no such decision by the government to return all the Afghan students," and clarified those with valid visas may remain.
- Seeking formal replies by September 18, the court issued notices to the federal government and PMDC, while verification continues for 176 remaining students whose registration status remains subject to final confirmation.
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Pak court suspends medical council's order to expel Afghan students from institutions
A Pakistani court has suspended an order to expel Afghan students. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council's directive is now on hold. Afghan students can continue their education and remain in hostels. This decision follows a petition filed by affected students. The court will hear further arguments on September 18.
Pak court stays order to expel Afghan medical students from colleges
The Lahore High Court has suspended an order to expel Afghan medical and dental students from Pakistani institutions. The interim relief shields vulnerable students from forced repatriation as a wider legal challenge proceeds.
Students from Afghanistan are being expelled from Pakistani universities, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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Afghan students should not be expelled: JUI-F
ISLAMABAD - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal) urged the government to allow Afghan students enrolled in educational institutions in Pakistan to complete their studies, terming their repatriation before graduation an injustice to their future.
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