Karachi Metropolitan University (KMU) has achieved another significant milestone in the academic and healthcare sector as the Health Department, Government of Sindh, has officially issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the establishment of the KMU College of Nursing. This development is expected to create new opportunities in nursing education and professional training in the city. However, the application for final approval has been pending for the past eighteen months with the federal nursing council.
According to official notification, the institution has been granted permission to initiate two key academic programs, including the four-year BSN (Generic) degree program and the Community Midwifery (CMW) diploma program. These programs are expected to play a vital role in developing a skilled healthcare workforce.
The approval follows positive recommendations of the relevant Inspection Committee, which conducted a detailed evaluation of the institution’s infrastructure, academic standards, and faculty strength.
It is further clarified that the issuance of the NOC for the establishment of the College of Nursing is an administrative approval by the provincial government. However, the final approval, registration, and academic standards for nursing education programs fall under the Pakistan Nursing & Midwifery Council, under which the application has remained under consideration for the past eighteen months. Furthermore, as per applicable regulations of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) , a public sector medical college established for over 25 years is required to establish a nursing school as part of its academic expansion framework.
On this occasion, Vice Chancellor Karachi Metropolitan University, Professor Dr. Wasim Qazi, stated that the establishment of the College of Nursing reflects the university’s vision to provide quality, research-based, and modern healthcare education aligned with contemporary needs. He added that KMU is not only committed to promoting medical education but is also prioritizing the development of professionals capable of contributing effectively at national and international levels in healthcare services.
The Vice Chancellor further stated that the shortage of trained manpower in nursing and midwifery remains a major challenge, and this initiative by KMU will help bridge this gap. He reaffirmed that the university will continue to contribute to national development through the introduction of modern academic programs in health and education sectors.
Copies of the notification have been forwarded to the Director of Nursing Sindh, the Sindh Nurses Examination Board, and other relevant authorities for timely necessary action to complete further procedural requirements.
