Spokesman clarifies report on grant of remission to prisoners
A spokesman of the government has clarified news reports regarding remission to prisoners granted by the President of Pakistan under the Constitution.The spokesman said that it has been customary for the heads of state to grant special remission, on the advice of the Chief Executive/Prime Minister, to the prisoners on auspicious occasions like Pakistan Day, Independence Day, Eidul Fitr, Eidul Azha, Eid Milad-un-Nabi and major celebrations.
PRISONERS are being paid millions of pounds in benefits to which they are not entitled, it has emerged.