Islamabad, 6 June 2025: The Government of Sindh has declared a special remission of sentences for inmates in provincial jails on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, extending a measure of relief to eligible prisoners.
In a statement issued by the Home Department, it was confirmed that ordinary inmates will be granted a 120-day reduction in their sentences. The announcement was approved by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah as part of a humanitarian initiative tied to the festive period.
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The Eid al-Adha clemency, however, will only apply to prisoners convicted of minor, non-violent crimes. Officials clarified that inmates on death row or those serving sentences for serious offenses such as murder, terrorism, or kidnapping will not be eligible under the remission policy.
Additionally, individuals convicted of espionage or financial crimes involving corruption or embezzlement have also been excluded from the amnesty.
The Sindh Home Department has formally released a notification outlining the eligibility criteria and exclusions, directing jail authorities across the province to implement the policy in accordance with the established legal framework.
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The move is seen as a gesture of goodwill during the religious festival, aligning with long-standing traditions of offering limited clemency as a symbol of compassion while maintaining legal boundaries.
Authorities have emphasized that all releases will be thoroughly vetted to ensure that only qualifying prisoners benefit from the measure.
