Plan for education of prisoners' children on the anvil

The Sindh government has decided to formulate a plan to assist the children of convicted prisoners in completing their education.

In a joint meeting chaired by Sindh Minister of Education Sardar Ali Shah, and Minister for Prisons, Ali Hassan Zardari, discussions were held on various proposals to support the education of prisoners' children.

During the meeting, suggestions were presented by Paigham Pakistan regarding the education of prisoners' children.

Education minister welcomed the suggestions, emphasising that the mistakes of one individual should not result in the punishment to other family members, especially their children. He stated that the state has a dual responsibility: enforcing the law and ensuring children receive education.

Minister further announced that a global-first model would be developed to provide formal and non-formal education, and the technical training to the children of prisoners, from school to university level.

He said, "Instead of creating future prisoners, we aim to produce responsible citizens."

Minister for Prisons Ali Hassan Zardari pledged full support for the initiative and stated that efforts would also focus on educating those children who could not continue their studies due to family issues.

The meeting also decided that children whose family heads or breadwinners are incarcerated will benefit from a 10% free scholarship.