PMDC imposes Rs 20 million fine on Fatima Jinnah M...

Summary

•   LAHORE: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has imposed a fine of Rs20 million on Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU), Lahore, following the death of a 22-year-old final-year MBBS student at the university’s girls’ hostel in February 2026.
• The council held the university responsible for ensuring appropriate arrangements for the safety, supervision and overall welfare of its students, highlighting the need for stronger institutional mechanisms to protect students residing in university hostels.
• The incident raised questions regarding the availability of mental health support, student supervision and appropriate welfare facilities for students living in university accommodation.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has imposed a fine of Rs20 million on Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU), Lahore, following the death of a 22-year-old final-year MBBS student at the university’s girls’ hostel in February 2026.

The penalty was approved by the PMDC Council on the recommendation of its Disciplinary Committee after examining the circumstances surrounding the death of Fareeha Ibrahim, a student belonging to Azad Kashmir. The decision was formally communicated to the university administration on October 16, 2026.

The council held the university responsible for ensuring appropriate arrangements for the safety, supervision and overall welfare of its students, highlighting the need for stronger institutional mechanisms to protect students residing in university hostels.

Student’s Death at Hostel

Fareeha Ibrahim died after falling from the third floor of the FJMU girls’ hostel in February 2026. According to police and university officials, the incident occurred at approximately 7:15 pm.