Protests and demonstrations were also banned near exam centers in cities like Lahore, Gujranwala, and Rawalpindi.
Section 144 imposed in Punjab ahead PSC exam. The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 in seven cities across the province, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, and DG Khan, ahead of the Public Service Commission (PSC) exam scheduled for September 28 and 29, 2024.
This restriction will be in effect from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm around the 25 exam centers in these cities, with non-essential individuals barred from entering within a 100-yard radius.
The primary objective of imposing Section 144 is to maintain law and order and prevent any unauthorized gatherings or activities that may disrupt the exam process. This move is aimed at ensuring a secure and fair examination environment.
Similar measures were taken earlier this month when the government of Punjab imposed Section 144 in 12 cities for the MDCAT test on September 22.
The restrictions allowed only candidates and supervisory staff inside the exam centers, while unrelated individuals were restricted from entering within 100 yards. Protests and demonstrations were also banned near exam centers in cities like Lahore, Gujranwala, and Rawalpindi.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) handed over 6.23 million ballot papers to concerned Returning Officers (ROs) for by-elections in 21 constituencies.
According to the details, approximately 2.55 million Pakistanis will exercise their right to vote for the five National Assembly constituencies, while around 3.61 million people will be voting for 16 provincial assemblies seats across the country.
According to sources, more than 6.23 million ballot papers have been printed, with green-colored papers for the National Assembly of Pakistan and white-colored papers for the provincial assemblies.
