Islamabad, 6 November 2025: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has rejected reports claiming a senior council official was arrested in connection with a medical college admission scam, stating that no officer or official of the Council has been detained by any law enforcement agency.
A PMDC spokesperson said the individual taken into custody by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was a driver assigned to general pool duty. The spokesperson clarified that the employee was a low-ranked support staff member with no access to operational sections or decision-making, and that he had no role in admissions, registration, or policy matters.
The Council said it launched an internal departmental inquiry after receiving complaints about the alleged misconduct. The employee has been suspended and his salary stopped under departmental rules while the matter is under investigation.
According to the PMDC, the Council first learned of the arrest through coverage in print and electronic media, which was subsequently confirmed by the investigating agency. The PMDC reiterated its readiness to cooperate fully with the FIA and other relevant authorities so that the facts are clarified and justice is served.
The PMDC stressed its zero-tolerance stance on corruption, fraud and any misuse of authority and said it acted swiftly to ensure internal accountability. The Council also underlined that it has no role in the national admission process for medical and dental colleges, which remains the prerogative of provincial admitting universities.
Students and parents were reminded to avoid unauthorised intermediaries and to rely only on official PMDC communication channels for admission-related information and guidance. The Council said misleading and unverified reports risk damaging public trust and the reputation of the regulatory body charged with upholding standards in medical education.
