Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday called for a comprehensive plan for jail reforms.
According to details, CM Maryam chaired a meeting in Lahore. On this occasion, the chief minister had given principal approval for the establishment of women's jails in Faisalabad and Rawalpindi. She had directed that new jails be constructed outside city limits.
CM Nawaz had also ordered the revamping of lockups and Bakshi Khana across Punjab, and the project had received formal approval.
During the meeting, there was concern expressed over the potential external connections of criminals within jails, leading to a directive to ensure foolproof cyber security measures in prisons.
CM Maryam heaps praise on Elite Force
Few days back, CM lavished her praise on the Elite Force.
Addressing the passing-out parade in Lahore, while wearing the Elite Force uniform, CM Maryam said, "17,000 officers of the Elite Force are rendering their services with unwavering commitment. It is a great responsibility to be a part of the Elite Force. "I am feeling so happy about participating in the event".
"The credit goes to Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif for organising the Elite Force," CM Maryam added.
She maintained: "I would like to felicitate those officers who have emerged successful. I am proud of the passed out youngsters of the Elite Force."
"I would like to pay homage to the martyrs of all the forces," she said.
She acknowledged the role of Punjab Inspector General (IG), Dr. Usman Anwar , saying,Punjab IG remains quite active. I would like to extend my support to him."
