Punjab Imposes Section 144 for PSC Exams

The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in seven cities, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad, ahead of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) exams scheduled for September 28 and 29, 2024. This restriction, effective from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, prohibits non-candidates and non-supervisory staff from entering the examination centers and restricts movement within 100 yards of these locations. The measure aims to maintain law and order and prevent unauthorized gatherings that could disrupt the exam process. Previously, Section 144 was also enforced in 12 cities for the Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) on September 22, during which mobile and internet services were suspended to prevent cheating. The PPSC has established 25 exam centers across the affected cities to facilitate the examinations.