--- title: "Punjab finalises security plan for MDCAT 2026" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9101-punjab-home-dept-finalises-security-plan-for-mdcat site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Punjab finalises security plan for MDCAT 2026 pakistan · updated 19 Sep 2026, 4:09 AM PKT · 17–19 Sep 2026 · 3 articles from 3 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 3 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that the Punjab Home Department has issued detailed or comprehensive security instructions for the MDCAT 2026, which is scheduled for September 20. Pakistan Observer led with the tightening of security, while Daily Times highlighted the finalisation of the security plan. Both used similar phrasing from their respective excerpts, with no additional framing or emphasis beyond the official directive. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 19 Sep 2026 — Over 400 police personnel to be deployed for MDCAT exams in Pindi (1 outlet) - **Dawn** — [Over 400 police personnel to be deployed for MDCAT exams in Pindi](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030938/over-400-police-personnel-to-be-deployed-for-mdcat-exams-in-pindi) · 19 Sep 2026, 4:09 AM PKT > RAWALPINDI: More than 400 police personnel will be deployed to ensure foolproof security for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT)-2026 scheduled to be held on September 20 across 15 cities in Punjab, including Rawalpindi. Rawalpindi police have chalked out a comprehensive security plan with deployment of more than 429 police personnel, including 30 traffic police personnel and ... ### 17 Sep 2026 — Punjab finalises security plan for MDCAT 2026 (2 outlets) > 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. - **Daily Times** — [Punjab Home Dept finalises security plan for MDCAT](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1554521/punjab-home-dept-finalises-security-plan-for-mdcat/) · 18 Sep 2026, 1:53 AM PKT > Punjab Home Department has issued comprehensive security instructions to police and district administrations for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026, scheduled to be held on September 20 (Sunday) across the province. According to a spokesperson, more than 48,000 candidates are expected to appear in the entrance test, which is being conducted by […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Punjab tightens security for MDCAT 2026](https://pakobserver.net/punjab-tightens-security-for-mdcat-2026/) · 17 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – The Punjab Home Department has issued detailed security directives for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT)… ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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