The reduction applies to inmates under the age of 18 who have served one-third of their sentence.
On the eve of Independence Day, President Asif Zardari approved a 90-day sentence reduction for select prisoners under Article 45 of the Constitution.
This relaxation does not apply to individuals convicted of murder, espionage, anti-state activities, or serious offenses such as adultery, theft, robbery, kidnapping, and terrorism.
Male inmates over the age of 65 who have served at least one-third of their sentences are eligible for this reduction.
Women aged 60 and older, as well as those incarcerated with children, will also qualify for the sentence reduction if they have completed one-third of their sentence.
Additionally, the reduction applies to inmates under 18 who have served one-third of their imprisonment.
This act of presidential clemency demonstrates a humanitarian approach, prioritizing the elderly, women with children, and juveniles while excluding those convicted of serious crimes.
