The Punjab Pharmacy Council (PPC) has cancelled the second paper for first-year pharmacy technician students shortly before the commencement of the examination after the paper was leaked, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.

The exam which has been suspended on an emergency basis was being conducted by National Testing Service (NTS).

The paper was recovered from a student an hour before the exam.

The PPC administration has confirmed the paper cancellation through a notice and date for the further examination has not been revealed yet.

Reported: Shakeel Sultan.