Pharmacy Council Pakistan action hits unauthorised programmes
The regulator will warn students off unapproved courses, demand explanations within a week from colleges with excess intake or weak labs, and hold grievance hearings online twice weekly.
The Pharmacy Council of Pakistan will take strict action against unauthorised pharmacy programmes.
Colleges running courses without an NOC are being issued show-cause notices.
A public advisory will caution students against joining unauthorised programmes.
Colleges with excess admissions, faculty shortages or weak labs must explain in writing within one week.
The Complaint Grievance Committee will meet online twice a week to speed up complaint handling.