No.SO(P&R)HD/Spl_Remission(Eid-ul-Fitr)2025
28-March-2025
Home & Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Grants 60-Day Special Remission for Prisoners on Eid-ul-Fitr:
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced a 60-day special remission for eligible prisoners on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025, following the provisions of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prison Rules, 2018. This initiative, approved by the Chief Minister of KP, aims to provide relief and hope to deserving inmates while promoting rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
However, this remission does not apply to prisoners convicted of offenses that are restricted under the relevant laws. The decision reflects the KP government’s commitment to prison reforms while ensuring that only qualified prisoners benefit from this Eid-ul-Fitr goodwill gesture.
The notification instructs immediate implementation, ensuring that the remission is recorded and processed without delay. Prison authorities have been directed to ensure compliance with the remission policy in accordance with the law. Please find notification:
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Home & Tribal Affairs Department
Dated: 28-03-2025
Notification
No.SO(P&R)HD/Spl_Remission(Eid-ul-Fitr)2025: In exercise of powers conferred under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prison Rules, 2018, the Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is pleased to grant (60) sixty days special remission on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr to all the prisoners confined in Jails of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa except offences restricted under the rules laws ibid, with immediate effect.
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY
TO GOVT: OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
HOME & T.AS DEPARTMENT
SECTION OFFICER (P&R)
The Significance of KP’s Special Eid Remission for Prisoners:
The special remission policy introduced by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is part of its progressive approach to prisoner rehabilitation and social reintegration. The 60-day remission provides an opportunity for deserving inmates to reunite with their families sooner, offering them a second chance to contribute positively to society.
By excluding prisoners involved in serious crimes, the government ensures that public safety remains a top priority, while non-violent offenders receive relief. This move aligns with international best practices on prisoner rights and reformative justice.
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