Press Release
Islamabad, May 20, 2024: In a malicious campaign, a TV channel has accused HEC and its Chairman for undoing the blacklisted status of some medical colleges in Kyrgyzstan.
Airing a completely fake news without obtaining the basic information, the channel has totally ignored the fact that HEC has no role in recognition or blacklisting of medical institutions within or outside the country. Such matters are dealt by the relevant professional bodies.
An impression has been given that HEC lifted ban on the institutions in Kyrgyzstan where Pakistani students are pursuing their medical education. It is reiterated that HEC has no authority to recognise or blacklist any medical institution.
The channel also mentioned the Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan in the same news and has tried to damage the relationship between the two countries especially at a time when both the Governments are trying to resolve the issue in an amicable manner.
HEC deplores this malicious attempt and has decided to approach all relevant forums so that such fake news and malicious campaigns are strongly discouraged, and the perpetrators are taken to task.
