Sindh mulls over 50pc hike in medical college fees

KARACHI: In a recent development, the medical colleges and universities in Sindh are considering a substantial 50 percent increase in fees for the upcoming academic session.

The proposal was tabled during a meeting chaired by the Caretaker Health Minister, Dr Saad Niaz.

Representatives from various medical institutions argued for the fee hike, attributing it to the prevailing inflationary pressures affecting the cost of education.

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The caretaker minister, acknowledging their concerns, directed the relevant authorities to prepare a summary outlining the proposed fee adjustments for submission to the provincial cabinet for approval.

The decision, if approved, is expected to impact admission and academic session fees for medical colleges across the province.