Senator Nadeem Bhutto Assures PPP’s Commitment to Empowering Foreign-Trained Doctors
ISLAMABAD – Dr. Rafey Sher, the elected representative of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) and Coordinator of the Justice for FMGs movement, held a constructive meeting with Senator Nadeem Ahmad Bhutto to discuss recent policy developments introduced by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) affecting thousands of foreign-trained doctors across Pakistan. The meeting aimed to strengthen coordination between FMG representatives and policymakers to ensure fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity in the medical licensing and registration system.
During the meeting, Dr. Rafey Sher voiced serious concerns regarding the challenges faced by FMGs following the latest PMDC measures, which have sparked widespread debate within the medical community. He emphasized that foreign-trained medical graduates contribute significantly to Pakistan’s healthcare system but continue to encounter procedural barriers that hinder their professional recognition. Calling for urgent reforms, Dr. Rafey Sher urged the PMDC and relevant authorities to implement policies that uphold justice, merit, and transparency for all FMGs.
Dr. Rafey Sher expressed his deep appreciation for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and its leadership under Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for their continued commitment to youth empowerment and healthcare reform. He commended the PPP’s proactive efforts to support young professionals, particularly foreign medical graduates, who often struggle with systemic challenges in obtaining registration and clinical placements.
Senator Nadeem Ahmad Bhutto reaffirmed the PPP’s dedication to addressing the legitimate concerns of Pakistan’s youth and medical professionals. He shared updates on the party’s initiatives aimed at ensuring that the voices of young doctors and graduates are represented in policy decisions at the national level. Senator Bhutto assured that PPP remains steadfast in promoting justice, inclusion, and opportunities for all young professionals.
Dr. Rafey Sher reiterated that the Justice for FMGs movement is committed to working collaboratively with the PPP and other national stakeholders to ensure equitable recognition for all foreign-trained doctors. He highlighted that such collaboration would help restore trust in the system and enable qualified FMGs to serve Pakistan’s healthcare sector with dignity and pride.
As the elected representative of FMGs, Dr. Rafey Sher has been a consistent advocate for medical graduates trained abroad, pushing for policy reforms that ensure equal recognition and professional inclusion. His ongoing efforts, supported by his team, continue to focus on promoting transparency, fairness, and growth opportunities within Pakistan’s medical governance framework.
