Sindh announces remission in prisoners' sentence on Eid

KARACHI: Chief Minister of Sindh on Thursday announced remission in sentences of prisoners on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, ARY News reported.

The chief minister has announced 120 days special remission in sentences of convicts in Sindh jails on the Eidul Fitr occasion.

Remission of 120 days in sentences will also apply to the prisoners awarded life term convictions, according to the order.

However, the remission will not be applicable to the death sentence and on the prisoners convicted under murder, espionage, terrorism and charges of anti-state activities.

Earlier on Tuesday, President Arif Alvi had announced a special remission of 90 days in sentences of the prisoners on the occasion of Eidul Fitr.

The special remission of 90 days is for all convicts except those convicted of murder, espionage, robbery, dacoity, abduction, anti-state acts, rape and terrorist activities.

The president granted special remission in sentences under Article 45 of the constitution.

The reduction in sentences will apply to male prisoners over 65 years of age, female prisoners over 60 years of age and under 18 prisoners who had completed one-third of the sentence.

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today in Islamabad for the sighting of the Eidul Fitr moon.