ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari granted a 90-day remission of sentence for the prisoners of life imprisonment – males of 65 years and above and females above 60 – who have served one-third of their term.
The president granted the remission of sentence under Article 45 of the Constitution on the occasion of the country’s 78th Independence Day.
The remission will not apply to the prisoners involved in murder, espionage, anti-state activities, rape, theft, robbery, kidnap and terrorism.
Those involved in financial crimes, causing loss to the national exchequer, and convicted under the Foreigners Act 1946, and Narcotics Control (Amendment) Act 2022 will also be ineligible for the remission.
The remission will apply to female prisoners serving the sentence with their children and individuals under 18.
On the other hand, President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pakistani mountaineer Murad Sadpara.
In his condolence message to the bereaved family, the president offered his deepest sympathies on Sadpara’s passing.
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The president recognized Murad Sadpara’s achievements in mountaineering and offered prayers for his forgiveness and strength for his grieving family.
