LAHORE: Mobile and internet services will be suspended in Punjab today (Sunday) to prevent cheating during the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT).
The suspension will occur within 500 meters of test centers, where the MDCAT will be held on September 22 in 12 districts. Approximately 82,500 candidates are expected to participate in various locations, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, and D.G. Khan.
To ensure a secure exam environment and curb cheating, the Punjab government has also imposed Section 144 in these 12 cities. This regulation restricts movement within 100 yards of exam centers, allowing only candidates and supervisory staff to enter.
Protests and demonstrations are prohibited near the exam centers in cities such as Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan, Sahiwal, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujarat, and Rahim Yar Khan. These measures aim to prevent any external assistance to candidates and maintain security during the MDCAT exam.
