ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved remission for the prisoners on the occasion of Pakistan Day annually observed on March 23 and Eid ul Fitr.
The president granted a remission of 180 days, for both occasions in sentences exercising his powers under Article 45 of the Constitution.
However, the remission would not be applicable on the prisoners involved in murder, espionage and anti-state activities.
Besides, the prisoners involved in rape, theft, robbery, kidnapping, terrorism and financial crimes, would also be ineligible for the remission.
The reduction in sentences would be applicable on the male prisoners of over 65 years age and female prisoners of over 60 years age, who had completed one-third of the sentence.
The juvenile prisoners, who had completed one third of their sentence would also be entitled for the remission.
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Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the security forces for eliminating ten Khawarij during the operation in Dera Ismail Khan.
President appreciated the security forces for killing terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij during the intelligence-based operation.
He paid tribute to Captain Hasnain Akhtar Shaheed for embracing martyrdom during the operation.
He said the nation would remember forever the sacrifices of the brave martyrs.
He commended the patriotism and bravery of Captain Hasnain Akhtar Shaheed.
