PPSC test: Protests take place outside exam centres in Lahore.

LAHORE -- Candidates staged protest demonstrations outside the Punjab Public Service Commission's (PPSC) examination centres on Saturday, alleging that serious errors had taken place in the exam.

Protests by several candidates of the PPSC were held outside the PPSC's exam centres in Johar Town and Lawrence Road.

A candidate appearing for the position of lecturer said that jobs for the profession had already been handed out to people. "By holding examinations, the [PPSC] is only doing a formality," he said.

Candidates had appeared for the Economics exam of the PPSC today.

Earlier today, candidates who appeared for a written test conducted by the PPSC for the post of lecturer, physical education alleged serious mistakes and errors had taken place in the examination.

The test was held on December 20, following which a number of candidates took to Twitter to highlight their grievances and demanded that...