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Pakistan

One prisoner killed, two injured in firing at Central Jail Khairpur

One attacker arrested, three escape after police responded

Published 24 Jun, 2025 09:08pm

Pakistan

PTI leader Ibad Farooq released from Kot Lakhpat Jail

Ibad was in jail due to May 9 related event

Published 09 May, 2025 03:44pm

Pakistan

Jail authorities fail to present Imran Khan via video link in Islamabad Court

Petition requests court to decide matter on merits

Published 15 Apr, 2025 10:56am

Pakistan

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for sexual assault on daughter in Multan

Court ruling issues strong warning to perpetrators of sexual crimes against children

Published 12 Apr, 2025 01:24pm

Pakistan

Convicted Bushra Bibi appeals for better facilities at Adiala Jail

She urges court to direct the provision of improved facilities under the Jail Rules of 1978

Published 07 Apr, 2025 01:24pm

Pakistan

Punjab launches online system for prison reforms, inmate welfare

Noor-ul-Amin Mengal says that this will eliminate difficulties faced by inmates and their families

Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:47am

Pakistan

Legal action initiated for non-compliance with PTI founder meeting decision

IHC petition targets Interior Ministry officials for failing to facilitate scheduled meetings

Published 03 Apr, 2025 02:12pm

World

Indian court jails man for life in rape, killing of Irish woman

Victim names can’t be disclosed

Published 17 Feb, 2025 02:47pm

Pakistan

Govt to strengthen legislation against Pakistani beggars abroad

Individuals involved in smuggling refugees faced up to 10 years in prison

Published 30 Jan, 2025 03:52pm

Pakistan

Sara Sharif’s father, convicted of murder, attacked in jail

The incident happened on January 1

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:02am

Pakistan

Imran willing to stay in jail, will not accept house arrest: Aleema

She shared that Khan called on overseas Pakistanis to refrain from sending remittances to Pakistan

Published 26 Dec, 2024 03:59pm

Pakistan

U.S. lawmakers critique Pakistan’s governance as ‘military rule with civilian facade’

The statement came in a letter to President Joe Biden

Published 24 Oct, 2024 10:34am

Pakistan

Punjab jails to install cameras in every barrack

IG says that this initiative will facilitate better monitoring of barracks

Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:20pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan completes one year in jail

Authorities have managed to keep him behind bars using these cases

Published 05 Aug, 2024 02:01pm

World

UAE imprisons 57 Bangladeshis for protesting against their govt

53 others were sentenced to 10 years in prison

Published 23 Jul, 2024 09:43am

Pakistan

Punjab plans to install 4,500 AI-powered cameras in 43 jails

The latest surveillance system will leverage artificial intelligence technology.

Published 15 Jun, 2024 12:23pm

Pakistan

SHC orders immediate halt to commercial activities at police stations

Expresses strong disapproval of the practice

Published 03 May, 2024 05:02pm

Pakistan

President Alvi pardons women, children serving under 2 years in jail

The relief will not apply to people involved in serious crimes

Published 07 Mar, 2024 03:37pm

Pakistan

Mastung jail attacked with hand grenade

One police official was injured in the blast

Published 01 Feb, 2024 08:17pm

Pakistan

Lawyer claims Dr Aafia Siddiqui was sexually assaulted in US prison

Says she was also sexually abused at Bagram jail as an interrogation tactic

Published 05 Dec, 2023 09:56pm

Life & Style

Arts become source of earning for inmates

Karachi central Jail is producing artists

Published 19 Sep, 2023 11:32am

World

Iran sentences two women journalists to jail over allegations conspiracy and collusion

Negin Bagheri and Elnaz Mohammadi will serve one-fortieth of the term

Published 04 Sep, 2023 10:59am

Life & Style

Pakistan-British TikToker, mother jailed for life over double murder

Co-defendant Raees Jamal also given same prison sentence

Published 02 Sep, 2023 01:24pm

Life & Style

Actor Chrisann Pereira recalls her horrible UAE prison life

She was arrested in a drug case

Published 29 Apr, 2023 10:08am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz says public interest defines purpose of suo motu

Wonders what measures court took for release of thousands of prisoners

Updated 22 Apr, 2023 09:09pm

Pakistan

Qaira casts doubt on ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ of PTI

‘Don’t know how those who take bails in every case will fill jails,’ says PPP leader

Published 06 Feb, 2023 12:07am

Pakistan

KP’s overcrowded jails a cesspool of infectious diseases for prisoners

Documents provided under RTI show 196 inmates have HIV, Hepatitis and TB

Updated 03 Jan, 2023 05:44pm

کولمبیا کی جیل میں ہنگامہ آرائی اور پرتشدد واقعات، 51 قیدی ہلاک

جیل میں ایک ہزار267 قیدی موجودہیں، ہنگامہ آرائی خطرناک قیدیوں کی جیل سے فرارکی کوشش کے دوران ہوئی، جیل حکام

Published 29 Jun, 2022 09:39am

Pakistan

Protests in India-occupied Kashmir as court gives life term to Yasin Malik

Pakistan summons Indian envoy in Islamabad, categorically rejects Kashmiri leader's arrest

Published 25 May, 2022 09:11pm

پنجاب کی جیلوں میں قیدیوں کے مختلف بیماریوں میں مبتلا ہونے کا انکشاف

لاہور: پنجاب کی جیلوں میں قیدیوں کے مختلف بیماریوں میں مبتلا...

Published 08 Feb, 2022 09:50am