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Lahore High Court bars Punjab medical colleges from expelling Afghan students

The Lahore High Court issued an order preventing medical colleges in Punjab from expelling Afghan students or cancelling their examination papers. Justice Khalid Ishaq questioned the validity of sending students back after they had completed several years of education and noted that a hearing should occur before any action is taken. The court adjourned proceedings to allow for further arguments regarding the matter.

LHC bars Punjab medical colleges from expelling Afghan students
File photo LHC bars Punjab medical colleges from expelling Afghan students Photo: Geo News

The Lahore High Court issued an order preventing medical colleges in Punjab from expelling Afghan students or cancelling their examination papers. Justice Khalid Ishaq questioned the validity of sending students back after they had completed several years of education and noted that a hearing should occur before any action is taken. The court adjourned proceedings to allow for further arguments regarding the matter.

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