Punjab medical colleges restored under Medical Universities Ordinance 2026
Punjab issues new medical universities ordinance
The Punjab government has issued the Medical Universities Second Amendment Ordinance 2026 to change the administrative structure of medical universities and their affiliated institutions.
The Medical Universities Ordinance 2026 gives vice chancellors greater control over academic and administrative matters.
Vice chancellors receive wider powers
Under the Medical Universities Ordinance 2026, vice chancellors will serve as the chief executive officers and chief academic officers of their universities.
They will also oversee the administration of medical colleges, nursing colleges, affiliated hospitals and paramedical schools.
Five medical colleges regain status
The Punjab medical colleges restored under the ordinance include King Edward Medical College, which has been linked with King Edward Medical University.
Fatima Jinnah Medical College has also been restored and linked with Fatima Jinnah Medical University.
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Faisalabad Medical College has been placed under Faisalabad Medical University, while Rawalpindi Medical College has been linked with Rawalpindi Medical University.
Nishtar Medical College has also been restored under Nishtar Medical University in Multan.
