Pakistan Nursing Council to go digital

September 29, 2025 (MLN): The Ministry of Health has decided to fully digitalize the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) to ensure efficiency, merit, and transparency in all its operations.

Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal chaired a meeting on PNC affairs, attended by the Federal Health Secretary and Additional Secretary, said a press release issued today.

During the session, he emphasized that all Council functions will soon be computerized to minimize human intervention and eliminate inefficiencies.

“We will restore the lost credibility of the nursing profession and transform the Pakistan Nursing Council into a modern, effective, and internationally recognized institution,” Mustafa Kamal said.

Highlighting the critical shortage of nursing professionals, the Minister pointed out that Pakistan faces a shortfall of nearly 900,000 nurses, while the global shortage stands at around 2.5 million.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthen the nursing sector through reforms, robust policies, and advanced digital systems.

Mustafa Kamal stressed that nursing is one of the most crucial pillars of the health sector, and bold steps are being taken to align the profession with international standards.

He added that merit-based practices and modernization will be prioritized to ensure Pakistan’s nursing workforce can meet both national and international demands.

Reforms in the nursing sector will continue with a strong focus on transparency, merit, and modernization to uplift the profession and guarantee quality healthcare delivery across the country.

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