LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday approved establishment of women’s jails in Faisalabad and Rawalpindi.
During a meeting in Lahore, she emphasized need for a comprehensive plan for prison reforms and directed that new jails be constructed outside city limits.
Maryam Nawaz also directed to revamp Bakshi Khanas and lock-ups, approving related projects to enhance these fa,acilities.
There is no separate jail for women in Punjab. The jails are mainly for men with certain cells for women prisoners.
During the holy month of Ramazan , Punjab CM Maryam visited Lahore camp jail and ensured the inmates facilities.
