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Against the attitude of Superintendent Jail and the treatment the inmates receive

Prison officials say district jail is over capacity, housing 2,000 prisoners

The judges visited the kitchen and vocational training centre and listened to difficulties faced by the prisoners

The prisoners, san three times prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, benefited from 60 days remission in punishment

Russia hands over the remains and personal effects of Zachary Baumel

Pakistan has committed to release at least 300 Indian fishermen from its jails this month

Police say captives took away three automatic weapons with them

Prisoners must often pay bribes to loosen handcuffs, chains to avoid injuries

Despite Saudi announcement freeing 2,107 Pakistani prisoners, almost 9,000 remain behind bars in different countries

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says cases of the remaining prisoners will also be reviewed by the kingdom

Home minister stresses importance of intelligence system

Warsi, 36, spent 10 years behind bars and wasn't freed even after he completed his jail term in January

Hundreds of Pakistanis languishing in Indian jails, several of whom have completed their sentences

Comes after plans for another meeting with American officials broke down over US demands for a three-month ceasefire

The chairman urged provincial govts to finish the task of formation of committees within the next few days

Inmates at the Karachi Central Jail and District Jail Malir had a good time on Eid

Polling staff, govt servants posted out of station, prisoners could have cast their votes through postal ballots

Palestinian officials say that some 6,500 Palestinians are currently being held in Israeli jails

Pakistan, India exchange lists of civilian prisoners, fishermen

15 prisoners and 37 fishermen, including four minors, still languish in Indian jails

Directs authorities to pay US35 000 to Thailand govt for release of prisoners

Federal Ombudsman report says over 1,200 juveniles and 1,900 women behind bars

Spokesperson Muhammad Faisal says Islamabad has approached the World Bank to resolve water disputes with New Delhi

Deputy commissioner says maltreatment will not be tolerated

Prison authorities directed to release the two prisoners immediately

Prisons IG submits details of prisoners’ medical treatment to SC

Examination of public record reveals no convictions for espionage by detained fishermen of Pakistan or India

PM Hailemariam gave no indication of how many prisoners would be affected by the declaration

Hasnain, 15, was arrested by Indian BSF on May 17 as he couldn't tell them details of his whereabouts

An NGO states up to 268 people have been arrested for protests against President Nicolas Maduro

Nils Melzer sees a clear violation of Convention against Torture which is sending a dangerous message

10-year-old Hina's mother was sentenced for 11 years in a narcotics smuggling case

Committee also takes up issue regarding compensation to prisoners released from Bagram jail

Two officials sacked, five others penalised for their role in releasing inmates

Prisoners include Lashkar-e-Jhangvi co-founder, killer of journalist Daniel Pearl

Police officials deny laxity in security, 7 cops suspended for negligence

There is US and Israeli pressure to stop paying stipends to prisoners and their families

The fishermen appreciated the gesture and requested the governments of both countries to release prisoners

Of the total 546 prisoners, 52 are civilians and 494 fishermen

Prisoners pledged they would not become part of any criminal activity in future

First early learning centre launched in August, 2015 in Karachi Central Jail

New Delhi says release of prisoners a humanitarian issue

LHC Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah says judicial reforms are being implemented speedily

Tejo said the inmates told the police they decided to escape due to inhumane conditions in the prison

Play showcases the plight of prisoners on death row

Provincial Minister says necessary skills would be imparted to make them useful citizens for the society.

Sindh Assembly lawmakers discuss jail conditions, VVIP security and winter vacations

At least 8,835 Pakistanis were languishing in foreign jails

Witnesses say one detainee misbehaved with lawyers

Shortage of medicines at hospitals leaves inmates reeling