Pakistan Prison Rules, 1978
Coverage of Pakistan Prison Rules, 1978 in the Nexus archive.
- National Dialogue Committee urges IHC to facilitate meetings with Imran, Bushra
The National Dialogue Committee has approached the Islamabad High Court, seeking directives to facilitate meetings between incarcerated Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, citing violations of constitutional rights and prison regulations. The petition argues that the denial of visitation rights since August 5, 2023, breaches Pakistan Prison Rules and international standards like the Nelson Mandela Rules.
- SC orders Adiala superintendent, other officials to submit replies on denial of access to Imran
The Supreme Court ordered Adiala jail superintendent and other officials to submit replies within three weeks regarding denial of access to Imran Khan. The court is reviewing a petition challenging the Islamabad High Court's dismissal of a contempt case seeking enforcement of visitation rights for Khan's legal team. The petition argues the high court failed to verify compliance with judicial directives and misapplied prison rules against constitutional rights.