LHC bars Punjab medical colleges from expelling Afghan students

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has temporarily barred all medical colleges in Punjab from expelling Afghan students or canceling their exam papers following petitions challenging their removal. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) argued the students lacked required documents, but Justice Khalid Ishaq questioned how they received education visas initially and why a policy change was suddenly implemented after four years of study. The judge strongly criticized the decision to expel them without prior notice, emphasizing the impact on the students' lives. The court ordered compliance and adjourned the hearing until next Friday to further review the matter.