The Pakistani federal health minister has issued directives prohibiting private medical institutions from charging tuition fees exceeding Rs2.1 million without explicit government approval.

Private medical colleges in Pakistan are struggling with vacant seats due to high fee burdens, leading the PMDC to allow a one-time merit relaxation to fill positions.

Private medical colleges in Bangladesh have seen a decline in foreign student enrollment over the past three years.

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea challenging high fees in private medical colleges, stating that private institutions would close down if fees were cut. The court advised students unable to pay to seek scholarships.