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PM Imran forms committee to study plight of women prisoners

Associated Press of Pakistan 04:30 PM | 29 May, 2020
PM Imran forms committee to study plight of women prisoners

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday constituted a committee to study and investigate the plight of women in prisons.

“The Committee has been constituted, taking into account the plight of the female prisoners, whether convicted or awaiting trial, in the overall context of gender biases, prevalent in the society at large and issues associated

therewith,” the PM Office said.

The step has been taken in view of the need to put in place institutional arrangements to address the issue in a comprehensive manner.

The committee comprises Federal Minister of Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari (Chairperson), Secretary Ministry of Human Rights (Secretary), Secretary Ministry of Interior, Home Secretaries of four provinces and Gilgit-Baltistan, Inspector General Prisons (provinces and GB), founder and executive director of Justice Project Pakistan Sarah Belal and lawyer Haya Zahid.

The Chairperson may co-opt any person as a member of the Committee. The Committee will assess, if Prison Rules, Code of Criminal Procedure-1898, and international best practices, are being adhered to with respect to women prisoners, especially their protection, rights, health, security, and well-being.

It will ensure the availability of gender-specific services for women prisoners addressing their physical, psychological, emotional, and sociological needs. It will review Prison Rules and other relevant laws with a view to suggest

gender-specific changes in order to bring improvements for women inmates.

The Committee will also review the overall governance, legal aid, and management systems/processes in prison administration, especially with regard to women prisoners and to suggest improvements.

It will review individual cases of Human Rights violations and victimization of women inmates and suggest measures for institutional accountability.

The situation of children, accompanying women in jails and work to help mainstream such children, especially with regard to their education and social integration, will also be assessed.

The Committee will suggest a comprehensive and workable system of governance of prisons in Pakistan with a view to ameliorating the plight of women in prison.

It will review post-release programs to ensure that women prisoners are able to adjust to society after they leave prison.

The Committee shall submit its report in the matter for further orders of the Prime Minister within a period of four (04) months.

Associated Press of Pakistan
Associated Press of Pakistan

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Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal rates on May 29, 2023

KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on May 29, 2023 (Monday).

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 307.9 311.15
Euro EUR 330 333
UK Pound Sterling GBP 381 384.5
U.A.E Dirham AED 84.6 85.4
Saudi Riyal SAR 82.6 83.4
Australian Dollar AUD 201 203
Bahrain Dinar BHD 762.21 770.21
Canadian Dollar CAD 225.5 227.5
China Yuan CNY 40.6 41
Danish Krone DKK 41.39 41.78
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.6 36.95
Indian Rupee INR 3.47 3.58
Japanese Yen JPY 2.15 2.20
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 932.2 941.2
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 62.42 63.02
New Zealand Dollar NZD 176.98 178.98
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.14 26.44
Omani Riyal OMR 744.58 752.57
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 78.73 79.43
Singapore Dollar SGD 215 217
Swedish Korona SEK 26.73 27.03
Swiss Franc CHF 316.34 318.84
Thai Bhat THB 8.28 8.43

Today's gold rates in Pakistan – May 29 2023

KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 235,800 on Monday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs202,160.   

Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs163,624 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 190,880.

Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Karachi PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Islamabad PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Peshawar PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Quetta PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Sialkot PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Attock PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Gujranwala PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Jehlum PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Multan PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Bahawalpur PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Gujrat PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Nawabshah PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Chakwal PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Hyderabad PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Nowshehra PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Sargodha PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Faisalabad PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Mirpur PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505

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