LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced major changes to its nursing admission policy, removing the Rs31,600 monthly stipend and free hostel facilities previously available to students. The new measures have shifted the financial burden entirely onto the families of aspiring nurses, many of whom come from underprivileged backgrounds. Read More: Pakistan marks Int’l Nurses Day with pledge […]
Punjab nursing policy
Punjab Nursing Policy Cuts Stipends, Hostels
The new Punjab nursing policy removes Rs31,600 monthly stipends and free hostel facilities for students. Families now bear the full cost of education. Lawmakers and experts say this hits underprivileged students hardest. Critics argue the change undermines Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s efforts to provide accessible nursing education. The Punjab nursing policy has sparked resentment among […]