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LAHORE, Punjab – In a significant move that will shape the future of medical education in the province, the Punjab government has officially approved a new admission policy for MBBS and BDS programs for the upcoming 2025-26 academic session.

The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting of the health and education departments, chaired by the Chief Minister. The revised policy aims to enhance transparency, standardize the merit process, and ensure a fairer distribution of seats across the province.

Key Changes in the New Medical Admission Policy

The newly approved policy introduces several important changes for prospective medical and dental students:

Revised Merit Formula: The weightage of entry test scores has been recalibrated. As per the new policy, the merit will be calculated as:
- Matric (SSC): 20%
- Intermediate (HSSC): 30%
- Medical Entry Test (UHS MDCAT): 50%
  This marks a shift from previous years, placing greater emphasis on the intermediate marks.
Standardized Entry Test Requirement: The policy mandates a minimum score of 60% in the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for eligibility to apply for any public or private medical college in Punjab.
Review of Quota System: The policy includes a reassessment of existing quotas (e.g., district-based, rural, etc.) to ensure equitable opportunities for students from underdeveloped regions of Punjab. Specific details on quota adjustments are expected to be released by the Punjab Health Department in a separate notification.
Centralized Admission Portal: All applications will be processed through a centralized, online admission portal managed by the University of Health Sciences (UHS) to streamline the process and minimize human intervention, thereby reducing the chance of irregularities.

Rationale Behind the Policy Shift

Government officials stated that the changes are designed to select the most capable students for the medical profession. “The increased weightage for FSc marks ensures that students with a strong academic foundation throughout their college career are rewarded,” said a spokesperson for the Health Department. “The goal is to create a more holistic and transparent system.”

The policy also aims to address the disparity in cut-off marks between different districts and to produce healthcare professionals who are more representative of the entire province.

Impact on Prospective Students

Students aspiring to enter medical college in the 2025-26 session must carefully note these changes. The increased focus on Intermediate marks means that performance in HSSC Part-I and Part-II examinations will be more critical than ever.

Coaching centers and educational consultants are expected to update their guidance strategies to align with the new merit calculation formula.

Next Steps and Official Notification

The Punjab Health Department is expected to issue a detailed official notification within the coming days, outlining the complete policy, including the final quota breakdown, application deadlines, and a comprehensive schedule for the admission process.

Aspiring students and parents are advised to regularly check the official websites of the Punjab Department of Health and the University of Health Sciences (UHS) for the latest updates.

Faiz.tv will continue to monitor this story and provide a detailed breakdown of the official notification as soon as it is released. Stay tuned.

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December 19, 2019 Author

Meghan Markle, Harry accused of planning a rift between King Charles, William

King Charles has just hinted at what Prince Harry’s role will be after their peace talks its believed

An expert has revealed a major sign King Charles has hinted at, regarding Prince Harry following their peace talks.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams is the one that pointed out this apparent hint, in his conversation with the MailOnline.

According to the expert, “The King and Harry are currently, we understood from Harry’s interview on the BBC, not speaking.”

But, “this meeting obviously is a sign things are moving forward,” he noted.

The one thing most important to note though, according to Mr Fitzwilliams’ is Prince William’s involvement in making this happen.

Because “the King would never have made these moves without William’s support and understanding.” Given that “William and Catherine are the future of the monarchy.”

And this comes despite Prince William still harboring anger towards his younger brother the expert admitted. “He has undoubtedly been furious at the way the Sussexes have behaved and undoubtedly regards Harry’s behaviour as treason of a sort,” so much so that “they reportedly have not spoken in over two years.”

So even though he feels “ideally, the Sussexes might like to drive a wedge between the King and the heir to the throne. They won’t succeed.”

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December 17, 2019 Author

PTI expels five MNAs for voting in favour of 26th Amendment

PTI spokesperson says MNAs expelled for violating oath, loyalty.
Adds lawmakers also stand disqualified on aforesaid conduct.
26th Amendment passed by Senate, NA in October last year.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday expelled five members of the National Assembly (MNAs) for voting against the party’s stance during the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

According to an official notification issued by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, the party has terminated the basic membership of MNAs Aurangzeb Khan Khichi (NA-159, Vehari IV), Muhammad Ilyas Chaudhry (NA-62, Gujrat I), Mubarak Zeb, Usman Ali (NA-142, Sahiwal II), and Zahoor Hussain Qureshi (NA-146, Khanewal III).

PTI’s Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram also shared the termination notice on X, confirming the disciplinary action.

Sources said the lawmakers were accused of violating the party’s official policy during the National Assembly vote on the 26th Amendment, which was passed in October last year by both the National Assembly and the Senate.

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In the declaration separately issued to the lawmakers, the former ruling party stated that the lawmakers had returned to the National Assembly from different constituencies with the support of and as a nominee of the PTI in the February 8 general polls last year.

They took their seats on the opposition benches as part of the PTI’s parliamentary party, with the oaths to stay loyal to the PTI, it added.

Addressing Khichi, it censured that the MNA had joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) parliamentary party and took up the office of Federal Minister [for National Heritage and Culture Division] and “hence liable to disqualification as well”.

The judiciary-oriented constitutional package proposed a set of constitutional amendments, including provisioning a fixed three-year term of the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP).

The constitutional amendment had sailed through both houses in October last year amid the opposition’s protests which it called an attempt to suppress the judiciary.

President Asif Ali Zardari had signed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law upon the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following the approval of the said legislation by the parliament.

It also paved the way for the formation of a new constitutional bench.

The treasury benches, comprising 211 seats, required 224 votes in the NA. However, their numbers rose to 219 following the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) support.

The amendments were passed after the PTI-backed independent lawmakers including Zahoor, Aurangzeb Khichi, Usman Ali, and Mubarak Zeb voted in favour of the motion along with the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid’s (PML-Q) Chaudhry Ilyas.