Punjab to use CCTV monitoring at MDCAT 2026 centres

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1. 21 Sep 2026 77% related

   17 outlets · 5 developments

   Over 138,000 candidates take MDCAT across Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

   Most outlets reported the overall number of candidates taking the MDCAT, with Dawn specifying the total as 138,158 and noting the test was conducted in both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Business Recorder focused on Punjab, mentioning 47,501 candidates and emphasizing the test was conducted "peacefully and smoothly" with no incidents reported.

2. 19 Sep 2026 83% related

   3 outlets · 2 developments

   Punjab finalises security plan for MDCAT 2026

   Most outlets reported that the Punjab Home Department has issued detailed or comprehensive security instructions for the MDCAT 2026, scheduled for September 20. Pakistan Observer led with the tightening of security measures, while Daily Times added that the instructions were finalised and provided to police and district administrations. Both excerpts focused on the procedural and administrative aspects of the security plan without mentioning any specific incidents or controversies.

3. 11 Sep 2026 73% related

   2 outlets

   PMDC orders universities to ensure smooth and transparent MDCAT

   Most outlets led with the directive from the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to universities to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of the MDCAT. Dawn emphasized the instruction to ensure a "smooth and transparent" test, while Daily Times highlighted the call for "foolproof" and "fair" arrangements. Both excerpts framed the focus as ensuring the integrity of the upcoming exam.

4. 10 Sep 2026 70% related

   4 outlets

   MDCAT 2026 to be held across Sindh on September 20

   Both outlets reported the date and location of the MDCAT 2026 examination, noting it will be held across Sindh on September 20. The Express Tribune added a directive from SIBA Testing Services for candidates to report on time, while Minute Mirror provided a slightly more concise version of the same information without the instruction.

5. 7 Aug 2026 72% related

   10 outlets · 3 developments

   MDCAT 2026 rescheduled to September 20 on PM's directives

   Most outlets reported that the MDCAT 2026 examination was rescheduled to September 20 following the Prime Minister’s directives, with a focus on ensuring a secure, smooth, and transparent process. Several mentions of the original August 16 date were included, and a few outlets noted that other examination arrangements remained unchanged. The framing was largely uniform, with outlets using similar phrasing to describe the decision and its purpose.