ISLAMABAD, June 14, 2025.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, in a meeting with Dr. Tahir Sikandari, President of the Foreign Medical Young Doctors Association (FMYDA), at Governor House here on Saturday discussed the challenges faced by young doctors who have graduated from foreign medical institutions. During the meeting, Dr. Sikandari highlighted the pressing issues encountered by foreign medical graduates, particularly the lack of honorary house job opportunities provided by the provincial government.
In response, Governor Kundi assured that he would engage with senior officials to address the issue and find a viable solution. Dr. Sikandari also raised concerns about the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council’s (PMDC) recent decision to increase the passing marks for the licensing exam from 50% to 70%, calling it an unfair move that would severely impact foreign graduates. Governor Kundi promptly contacted Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal to convey these concerns and affirmed his commitment to resolving the matter through all available channels. Dr. Sikandari expressed gratitude to Governor Kundi for his swift action and continued support, particularly for immediately engaging with the federal minister to advocate for the rights and welfare of foreign-trained young doctors.