Pakistan’s prison population is predominantly male, with 1,550 female inmates making up ~1.5% of the total prison population in 2024. This trend has remained consistent over time as shown …

Pakistan's 128 prisons, designed for 65,811 inmates, remain severely overcrowded despite infrastructural expansions. Resource constraints and a punitive reliance on detention continue …

Feb 23, 2025 · With a population of 102,026 inmates housed in 128 facilities across the four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan’s prison system …

Mar 29, 2023 · This report documents widespread deficiencies in prison health care in Pakistan, and the consequences for a total prison population of more than 88,000 people.

With a population of 102,026 inmates housed in 128 facilities across four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan’s prison system operates under …

The table below gives an indication of the recent trend in the pre-trial/remand prison population. The final row shows the latest figures available.

Annual Prison Data Report provides a detailed overview of incarceration trends across Pakistan, drawing on official data from prison departments nationwide. The report highlights key figures …

Jul 15, 2025 · The report calls for comprehensive judicial reforms and the adoption of alternative sentencing measures to address the prison crisis. It emphasizes aligning Pakistan’s prison …

Currently, there are a total of 116 jails in Pakistan, with a total authorized strength of 65,168 prisoners. However, by the end of 2021, there were already 88,687 prisoners in Pakistani …

Expand the scope of Pakistan Prison Rule 488 beyond just dietary needs. The rule should be revised to incorporate provisions for comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care for pregnant …