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75% Fail Railway Police Physical Test in Pakistan

1/19/2025

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In Pakistan, a staggering 75% of candidates flunked the Railway Police physical test, unable to finish a one-kilometer run within the allotted time—seven minutes for men and ten for women. DIG Abdul Rab's participation underscored alarming fitness levels among youth, often blamed on social media distractions. Out of 14,000 hopefuls, only 1,200 will move on to the written exam.

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In Pakistan, a staggering 75% of candidates flunked the Railway Police physical test, unable to finish a one-kilometer run within the allotted time—seven minutes for men and ten for women. DIG Abdul Rab's participation underscored alarming fitness levels among youth, often blamed on social media distractions. Out of 14,000 hopefuls, only 1,200 will move on to the written exam.