The Punjab government has introduced a revised admission policy for public sector medical and dental institutes in the province. Under this new policy, candidates who are Hafiz-e-Quran will no longer receive an additional 20 marks in the merit calculation for upcoming admissions.

The decision to eliminate these extra marks has been made in alignment with the directives of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). It’s worth noting that back in April, a six-member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan disposed of a suo motu case related to this matter.

During the proceedings, the PMDC’s lawyer, Afnan Kundi, informed the bench, presided over by Justice Ijazul Ahsan, that the decision to grant 20 additional marks to Hafiz-e-Quran candidates had already been rescinded. After considering the arguments presented, Justice Ijazul Ahsan concluded that there was no ongoing issue, leading to the closure of the suo moto case.

This change in the admission policy reflects the adherence to PMDC guidelines and ensures a fair and equitable process for all candidates seeking admission to medical and dental institutes in Punjab.