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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Express Tribune
Sana's 'killer' sent to jail
The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Wednesday approved the identification parade and sent the main accused involved in the murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf to jail for two weeks. Under tight security, police brought Umar Hayat, the main suspect in Sana Yousaf's murder, to the Islamabad District and Sessions Court. His face was covered as he appeared before Judicial Magistrate Ahmed Shehzad Gondal. During the hearing, police requested physical remand of the suspect and permission to hold an identification parade. The court granted the request and sent Hayat to Adiala Jail on a 14-day judicial remand. Magistrate Gondal directed the jail superintendent to keep the suspect in isolation during the identification process. Police were also told to complete the parade and submit a report by June 18. On Wednesday's hearing, prosecutor and the district prosecutor were missing. Expressing concern, Magistrate Gondal questioned "Where is the prosecutor of my court? He then ordered that the district prosecutor be summoned without delay. A duty prosecutor informed the court that the assigned prosecutor was on leave. The magistrate responded that proceedings would not continue until the district prosecutor was present. After a short break, the hearing resumed, and the court issued a written order, and approving the remand.
Arab News
25-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
At Punjab prison, inmates earn honest wage making leather shoes ahead of Eid
ISLAMABAD: The provincial government in Pakistan's Punjab province has paid wages to inmates ahead of Eid for crafting handmade 'Norozi chappals,' the home department said on Monday, marking a significant step in prison labor reforms. The prisoners at Punjab's Shahpur prison, trained by experts from the private sector, were paid as part of Punjab's Jail Reforms Agenda for making Norozi chappals, a variation of the traditional Peshawari chappal, that are crafted from full-grain leather and feature a classic toe and cross-over strap design. These chappals often feature a double sole for added comfort and durability. Tauseef Sabeeh Gondal, a Punjab home department spokesperson, said the provincial government is utilizing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs of private companies to train inmates in various skills and the earnings would allow them to cover personal expenses within prison facilities and support their families outside. 'Around 20 prisoners were trained in the initial phase and they are now earning fair wages. In the open market, laborers typically receive Rs450 ($1.60) per set of 12 pieces of the upper or lower part of the sandal, but under this program, inmates are paid Rs455 per set,' Gondal said. 'Just two days ago, these inmates were paid around Rs10,000 ($35) each for their work.' The Jail Reforms Agenda, which was initiated last year, covers all 44 prisons in the province and has introduced motor mechanics, barbering and information technology (IT) skills development programs, according to the home department. Inmates in Punjab are now engaged in producing goods, including clothing, carpets, furniture, handicrafts, tiles, paper, footballs, perfumes and tissue paper. While eligibility criteria for these training programs vary, initially, prisoners with good conduct were selected. Gondal said although industrial units for carpet, sports goods and manufacturing of some other goods already existed in Punjab prisons, this specific project aimed to ensure vocational training reached all inmates. 'The reforms go beyond industrial training. The government has also introduced educational programs, improved visitation facilities, psychological counseling, and skill development centers to help inmates reintegrate into society,' he shared. Currently, a prison in Faisalabad is operating a full-scale printing press, Kasur prison is manufacturing shoes, and Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore is producing high-quality furniture, according to the official. 'In fact, I have a table in my office that was made by prisoners at Kot Lakhpat,' Gondal added.
