Sindh to set up first medical, dental council

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to set up the Sindh Medical and Dental Council in the province. Sindh Health Minister Azra Pechuho announced the establishment of the SMDC on Tuesday. A draft law establishing the SMDC has been prepared. The final opinion will be sought from the law department on the proposed law.

The bill establishing the council will be passed by the Assembly within three months. Sindh had repeatedly expressed concerns over the formation of the Pakistan Medical Commission, said Dr Pechuho. Other provinces also have reservations over the PMC, she added.