A medical college in Peshawar has been exposed for operating illegally without a proper campus, necessary infrastructure, or accredited medical facilities. The institution, described by authorities as a “ghost college,” reportedly deceived students and their families into enrolling by falsely claiming affiliation with recognized medical bodies.
Investigations revealed that the college had no physical campus and lacked the essential facilities required for medical education, including laboratories, lecture halls, hospitals, and clinical equipment. Authorities discovered that the institution existed solely on paper, using misleading promotional materials and online platforms to attract students.
Officials emphasized concerns regarding students who enrolled in good faith, hoping they would pursue legitimate medical degrees. As a result of this fraudulent scheme, students and their families suffered both financial losses and substantial setbacks in their academic careers, prompting widespread criticism and demands for accountability.
Authorities have vowed to take strict legal action against those involved and intensify scrutiny of private medical institutions across the region to prevent similar incidents in the future. The revelation has raised urgent questions regarding regulatory oversight and the need for rigorous monitoring to safeguard educational standards and protect students from fraudulent educational practices.
