Islamabad,19th February 2026: The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) expresses its deep condolences on the sad demise of a 22-year-old final-year medical student of Fatima Jinnah Medical College Lahore. PM&DC extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prays for strength and patience for them in this difficult time.
In light of the seriousness of this incident and its impact on the student community, PM&DC has requested the college to share a factual account of the said event so that PM&DC may remain informed and, if necessary, extend any appropriate support or guidance.
PM&DC has requested the college to share relevant details within seven days, including the date, time, and brief circumstances of the incident as per institutional records, details of any inquiry or fact-finding committee constituted, including its composition and terms of reference, any initial findings and/or the expected timeline for completion of the committee’s report, steps already taken or planned to strengthen student mental health support and counselling services, safety measures in the hostel following this unfortunate event.
PM&DC expressed concern that medical and dental students represent the brightest and most valuable segment of the nation’s future healthcare workforce. Incidents of this nature are deeply alarming and highlight the urgent need to strengthen student support systems in medical and dental institutions.
PM&DC focuses on protecting and safeguarding the physical and mental wellbeing of students and ensure that educational environments remain supportive, safe, and responsive to student needs.
PM&DC has advised all medical and dental colleges to hire qualified counsellors / psychologists to provide timely guidance and mental and physical health support to students in distress. Establish effective student support mechanisms, including confidential counselling services and maintain vigilant monitoring of student wellbeing, with special attention to signs of psychological stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout.
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PM&DC reiterated that proactive mental health support and timely counselling can play a critical role in preventing such heartbreaking incidents and in protecting the precious lives and future of students.
The Council will continue to engage with relevant institutions to ensure appropriate measures are implemented to support student wellbeing and prevent recurrence of such tragedies.
Police released a preliminary report into the death of a female student who jumped from the third floor of a hostel building at Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore on Tuesday.
Police said the student allegedly jumped from the roof of the college hostel, sustaining severe head injuries. She was rushed to hospital but later died due to excessive blood loss.
Medical officials identified the deceased as 22-year-old Fariha, a final-year student whose examinations were under way. Doctors confirmed that her death was caused by critical head trauma.
In its initial findings, police stated that Fariha had reportedly been suffering from severe depression for the past six months. She had already appeared in one final-year paper, while another examination scheduled for 19 February was pending.
Police said further investigations are under way and a medical board has been formed to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The deceased was originally from Kashmir and had been residing in Lahore with her father.
Last month, a similar incident was reported in Narowal, where a student of a private college attempted suicide by jumping from the second floor of a building, sustaining critical injuries. She was later shifted to Lahore General Hospital, where doctors confirmed a fracture to the frontal bone of her skull. Police had cited domestic issues as the apparent reason in the initial report.
