Exorbitant fees charged by private medical and dental colleges have long placed an enormous financial burden on students and their families, raising serious concerns about the growing commercialisation of professional education in Pakistan. The Lahore High Court's recent decision directing two private institutions to refund or adjust excess tuition fees - as high as 8 lakhs - is therefore a welcome development. By upholding PMDC's authority to regulate fees, the court has reinforced the principle that medical education........

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