Senator Palwasha Khan Reiterates Support for Foreign Medical Graduates Following Continued Engagement with FMG Representatives
ISLAMABAD — Senator Palwasha Khan of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has reaffirmed her commitment to addressing the concerns of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) after continued engagement with their elected representatives, led by Dr. Rafey Sher. The senator emphasized that resolving the challenges faced by Pakistani doctors returning from abroad is a matter of national importance.
During an earlier meeting, the FMG delegation comprehensively briefed Senator Palwasha Khan on the difficulties encountered by foreign-trained Pakistani doctors, including PMDC regulatory barriers, recognition delays, licensing complications, and limited examination opportunities. These issues, they explained, have left thousands of qualified young doctors in professional uncertainty despite their readiness to serve in Pakistan’s healthcare system.
After a detailed discussion, Senator Palwasha Khan expressed her full sympathy and support, stating that “the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council must adopt a more accommodating and inclusive approach toward these graduates who have spent years studying medicine abroad.” She assured that she would continue to raise the FMG issue at all relevant forums, advocating for policy reforms that guarantee fairness, transparency, and inclusion.
In a recent development, Senator Khan released a public video message reaffirming her commitment to the FMG community and calling for practical measures to resolve their legitimate concerns. Her latest message reflects growing parliamentary awareness of FMGs’ plight and renewed momentum for legislative and regulatory intervention.
Dr. Rafey Sher, representing the FMG leadership, appreciated the senator’s continued engagement, terming her stance a positive and hopeful step toward solving an issue that affects thousands of young doctors and the future of healthcare delivery in Pakistan. The FMG representatives urged the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and the Ministry of National Health Services to initiate immediate dialogue to design a balanced, transparent, and humane policy for recognizing and integrating foreign-trained doctors.
They reiterated that their goal is not confrontation but collaboration, ensuring that the skills and dedication of overseas-trained Pakistani doctors are effectively utilized to strengthen the country’s healthcare system.
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