PMDC president caught in honorary degree scandal

ISLAMABAD:

The PMDC, the country’s top regulatory body for medical education, is facing severe backlash after its president, Dr Rizwan Taj, allegedly registered his own honorary degree in violation of the council’s policies.

The incident has sparked outrage within the medical community, with experts calling it a blatant misuse of authority and a direct assault on the credibility of the regulatory body.

PMDC has long maintained a strict policy against recognising honorary degrees, as well as qualifications obtained through online or distance learning.