
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Imran Khan has asked for quick implementation of the Supreme Court order for the release of undertrial women prisoners and convicted women prisoners who fulfill the criteria set forth in the apex court’s decision.
The PM, In a tweet, said the decision to implement Supreme Court’s Order 299/2020 was taken after consultation with Khalid Javed Khan Attorney General and eminent lawyer Barrister Ali Zafar.
After a mtg with @mohrpakistan, Attorney General & Barrister Ali Zafar, I have asked for immediate implementation of SC order 299/2020 for release of Under Trial women prisoners & convicted women prisoners who fulfill criteria of SC Order.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 2, 2020
Prime Minister also asked for immediate reports on foreign women prisoners and women on death row for humanitarian consideration.
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