In a significant move, the Lahore High Court has barred private medical colleges from charging excess fees from students. According to a written order issued by Justice Khalid Ismail, the court has directed the colleges not to charge more than 18 lakh rupees in addition to the notified fees under the Punjab Private Medical and Dental College Ordinance (PMDC).
The court’s order was issued in response to a petition filed by Rana Nadeem, whose daughter was allegedly charged 27 lakh rupees by a private medical college. The court has directed the college to produce all relevant documents before the PMDC, which will investigate the matter within 30 days.
Meanwhile, the federal minister of finance, Miftah Ismail, has appreciated the role of the Punjab Businessmen Association in strengthening trade ties with Qatar. The minister made the remarks at a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) chaired by the finance minister.
In other news, a family of a woman, who was allegedly killed by a reckless driver, held a meeting with the family of the victim in the conference room of the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. The family of the victim had filed a petition against the driver, and the case is currently pending in the court.
The Punjab government has announced a reduction in prices of essential commodities, and the chief minister, Maryam Nawaz, has praised her team for the achievement. However, the chief minister has also urged the public to boycott the traders who do not follow the reduced prices.
Separately, the family of PTI’s founder, Imran Khan, has announced that his funeral prayers will be held in the UK. The family has also expressed grief over the loss of their beloved leader.
In a bizarre incident, a 2-year-old girl in Gujranwala was attacked by a pack of stray dogs while playing in a park. The girl suffered severe injuries on her face, hands, and feet and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The Gujranwala police have arrested a reckless driver who allegedly caused a fatal accident in the city. The driver was released on bail after investigation.
In a separate incident, unidentified militants detonated a bomb near a government school in South Waziristan, damaging the building and forcing students to flee the area.
Finally, the renowned comedian, Humayun Saeed, has expressed his love for Dubai and Sharjah, saying that the two cities are like a dream destination for him.
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