What We Do

INTRODUCTION:

The Federal Criminal Prosecution Service (FCPS) has been established under the Federal Prosecution Service Act, 2023, by the Federal Government with the goal of creating an independent, efficient, transparent, committed and professional prosecution service at the Federal level to protect rule of law, ensure justice for all, and represent the state in criminal cases before various courts of law. The Federal Criminal Prosecution Service functions under the administration of the Federal Prosecutor General. The FCPS is mandated to prosecute, institute and conduct criminal proceedings initiated by ICT Police or any Federal Agency. FCPS aims to strengthen the criminal justice system by separating prosecution from investigation, upholding the rule of law by ensuring fair trial standards and enhancing inter-agency coordination. FCPS as an independent prosecution service plays a pivotal role in presenting cases before courts while safeguarding public interest through impartial and efficient working. Under the leadership of the Federal Prosecutor General, FCPS promotes professionalism, merit-based, transparent and robust prosecution. It works in close coordination with investigative agencies while maintaining institutional independence to uphold justice and fairness. The Federal Criminal Prosecution Service operates as a key institution within the criminal justice system of Pakistan.

 

FUNCTIONS

Federal Criminal Prosecution Service being an essential part of criminal justice system, is responsible for:

  • Conducting prosecution on behalf of the State /Federation before different courts including Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan, Hon’ble Islamabad High Court, Federal Shariat Court as well as District Courts of Islamabad Capital Territory;
  • Prosecutorial scrutiny of police reports including Reports u/s 173 CrPC, Cancellation Reports, Discharge Reports etc.;
  • Providing legal opinion to the investigating agencies regarding complex legal queries whenever required;
  • Conducting criminal trial prosecutions, including but not limited to, presenting evidence, examining witnesses, advancing arguments and suggesting sentences;
  • Assessing the sufficiency of evidence in accordance with the merits of the case when police report is submitted and communicating such assessment to the court;
  • Assisting the courts in the appreciation of evidence and arriving at just conclusion and fair decision.