Future of 600 medical students of Balochistan at stake
Editorial :
Pakistan Medical Commission’s (PMC) decision to withdraw concession granted for regularization of students studying prior to the college recognition has put the future of around 600 students at stake. Concerned quarters including the Balochistan government, teaching faculty are responsible for the deficiencies and poor standard of education, which don’t meet the PMC criteria for regularization of students.
Teaching faculty members enjoyed all perks and privileges and failed to protect the future of students. Students from across the province have been studying in the three medical colleges i.e. Loralai, Khuzdar, and Turbat for the last three to four years.
Students’ job was to pass the test conducted for admissions
Students’ job was to pass the test conducted for admissions. It was the responsibility of the health department and faculty members to put things in order. The PMC asked the students to appear in a test for regularization. The students refused to appear in the test and launched a protest movement against the PMC.
This also reflects the standard and quality of education in Balochistan. Irregularities in the Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BBISE) is an open secret. Nevertheless, the system is mum about the BBISE scandal.
Health Minister Balochistan writes a letter to the President
The PMC decision has also prompted the Balochistan health minister, Syed Ehsan Shah to write a letter to the President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi to intervene and protect the future of students of the province. After the 18th amendment, the province has more constitutional powers. Although, the political leadership has failed to exercise the constitutional powers after the 18the amendment.
The PMC is a regulatory body. It must review its decision and avoid ruining the academic future of medical students of Balochistan. This province and its people have already suffered a lot. It needs a healing touch rather than complicating the issues.
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