ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that elevating medical education standards was crucial for the health and well-being of citizens.

“Our institutions must be empowered to provide top-tier education and training to our future medical professionals,” he said while chairing the second meeting of the committee on ‘Medical Education’.

He stressed on the importance of nurturing a conducive environment for medical students to enable them to excel and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare sector.

“Our government is committed to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals and ensuring that they receive the best possible education and training,” Mr Dar said, emphasising the government’s dedication to enhancing healthcare through comprehensive improvements in medical training and education and come up with concrete recommendations.