Pakistan Prime Minister orders for immediate release of women prisoners
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on his Twitter account that he had issued the directions after a meeting with the Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari, the attorney general and Barrister Ali Zafar.
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“After a mtg with @mohrpakistan, Attorney General & Barrister Ali Zafar, I have asked for immediate implementation of SC order 299/2020 for release of Under Trial women prisoners & convicted women prisoners who fulfill criteria of SC Order,” Khan tweeted.
“I have also asked for immediate reports on foreign women prisoners & women on death row for humanitarian consideration,” he added.
At the same time, Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari welcomed the prime minister's decision, describing it as “a great move forward for human rights & humanitarian approach to prisoners.”
“This is just the start. PM has asked for a complete timeline on prison reforms implementation - our Report on prison reforms is ready & now going to prepare implementation timelines with Barr Ali Zafar,” she added. (ILKHA)
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