Salik Jalal assumes charge as Punjab Inspector General of Prisons

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Jul, 2026) Newly-appointed Inspector General (IG) of Prisons Punjab Salik Jalal formally assumed charge of his office after a rank-pinning ceremony held at the Punjab Home Department on Monday.

Punjab Home Secretary Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi pinned the rank insignia on the new IG Prisons during the ceremony. Special Secretaries Zainab Khan and Faisal Farid also participated in the rank-pinning ceremony.

Congratulating the new IG, Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi expressed his best wishes and urged him to work diligently for the welfare and rehabilitation of inmates across Punjab.

Addressing the ceremony, the Home Secretary said the reform and rehabilitation of around 70,000 prisoners in Punjab's jails was a major responsibility. He stressed the need to effectively implement the Punjab government's prison reforms agenda envisioned by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

He said efforts were underway to transform the Prison Staff Training College into an institution of international standards.

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He also directed that the dignity of prisoners must be respected at all times while ensuring strict implementation of jail discipline and prison rules.

Dr Ahmad said no leniency would be shown towards officials responsible for bringing disrepute to the department, while officers demonstrating outstanding performance would be encouraged.

Speaking on the occasion, Punjab IG Prisons Salik Jalal expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for entrusting him with the leadership of the department.

He said prison reforms in Punjab would continue with renewed commitment, adding that he would utilize the experience gained during his 32 years of service to bring meaningful improvements to the prison system. "We will strive to ensure that each passing day brings further improvement in the functioning of Punjab's prisons," he added.

Additional Secretary Prisons Roman Borana, DIG Prisons Naveed Rauf, DIG Prisons Mohsin Rafiq, and other senior officials attended the ceremony.