PMDC Fines Fatima Jinnah Medical University Rs20 Million After Student’s Hostel Death

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has imposed a fine of Rs20 million on Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU), Lahore, following the death of a 22-year-old final-year MBBS student at the university’s girls’ hostel in February 2026. The decision was approved by the PMDC Council on the recommendation of its Disciplinary Committee and formally…

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Karachi Family Deaths Raise Questions About Gaps in Social Welfare Support

The deaths of 10 people, including five children, in two separate incidents in Karachi within 25 days have renewed concerns about the support available to families facing severe financial and personal difficulties. The cases have drawn attention to the reach of social welfare programmes and whether vulnerable households receive timely assistance before their circumstances deteriorate….

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