President Dr. Arif Alvi has granted remission in sentences to women and children on humanitarian grounds. He approved the remission under Article 45 of the Constitution. The remission is for those women and children who are sentenced to 2 years or less. The remission by President is not applicable to those convicted for crimes like murder, espionage, kidnapping, theft, robbery and crimes under the Hudood Ordinance, Anti-Terrorism Act, Foreign Nationals and Narcotics Control law. Source: Radio Pakistan
RECENT NEWS
Punjab Govt Signs MoU to Promote Livestock Sector
April 22, 2026
DPM, Kyrgyz FM Discuss Evolving Regional Situation
April 22, 2026
PM Reiterates Resolve to Eliminate Polio from Pakistan
April 22, 2026
DPM, Turkish FM Discuss Latest Regional Developments
April 22, 2026