NO. HD/SO(PRS-I)/06-06/2024
28-March-2025
Home Department, Government Of Sindh
Sindh Government Grants Special Remission to Prisoners on Eid-ul-Fitr 2025:
The Government of Sindh has issued an official notification announcing a 120-day special remission for convicted prisoners across the province on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 1446 (2025). This special relief is granted under Rule 788, 789, 790, and 791 of the Sindh Prisons and Corrections Service Rules, 2019, as part of the government’s humanitarian approach to supporting eligible inmates.
However, the remission does not apply to prisoners convicted of serious offenses, including murder, espionage, anti-state activities, terrorism, rape, dacoity, financial crimes, and narcotics-related offenses. Additionally, foreign prisoners and those involved in financial embezzlement will not benefit from this remission.
The notification directs that the remission details be recorded immediately in the official prison records to ensure timely implementation. This step reflects the Sindh government’s commitment to providing reformative relief while maintaining law and order. Please find notification:
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
HOME DEPARTMENT
Karachi, dated the 28th March, 2025
ORDER
NO. HD/SO(PRS-I)/06-06/2024: In exercise of the powers, conferred under Rule-788 and read with Rule 789, 790 and 791 of the Sindh Prisons and Corrections Service Rules, 2019, on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitar-1446 (2025), the Government of Sindh is pleased to grant special remission to the extent of One Hundred twenty (120) days to the convicted prisoners confined in the various Prisoners & CF of Sindh Province.
2. Special remission is granted for the convicted prisoners, except the condemned prisoners and also except those convicted in murder, espionage, subversion, anti-state activities, terrorist activities (as defined in the Anti-Terrorism (Special Amendment) Ordinance 1997 (No. XIII of 1999), Rape (Sec. 394 PPC), decoity (Sec. 395 & 396 PPC). those undergoing sentence under the Foreigners Act, 1946, those convicted under Control of Narcotic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2022 and those prisoners convicted in cases of financial embezzlement and causing loss to national exchequer will not be entitled to remission.
3. This award of special remission shall be entered as per Rule 796 of the Sindh Prisons and Corrections Service Rules, 2019 in the history tickets and remission sheets of the prisoners concerned as soon as possible, and the reasons for the award of special remission shall be briefly recorded thereon.
4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY
SECTION OFFICER (PRISON-I)
Why Sindh’s Special Remission for Prisoners on Eid Matters:
The special remission granted by the Government of Sindh highlights a compassionate approach towards prisoners who have shown good conduct and are eligible for early release. This initiative aligns with Eid-ul-Fitr’s message of mercy, forgiveness, and second chances.
By excluding individuals involved in major crimes, the government ensures that public safety remains a priority, while deserving prisoners get a chance to reintegrate into society sooner. The decision also aligns with international standards on prisoner rehabilitation and humane treatment.
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