President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a special remission of 180 days in sentences for eligible prisoners under Article 45 of the Constitution on the blessed occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (peace be upon him), Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday.
As per the report, this decision was taken on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Federal Cabinet, who had originally recommended a 100-day remission.
After due consultation, and in a spirit of mercy and compassion, the Prime Minister concurred with the President’s proposal to enhance this remission to one hundred and eighty days.
The special remission will apply to prisoners meeting the prescribed criteria under the law, while those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, terrorism, espionage, and major financial offenses will remain excluded.
Such remissions are part of a long-standing practice of marking religious and national occasions with humanitarian measures. The move aims to provide relief to deserving prisoners and allow them an earlier reunion with their families.
