6 June 2024, Islamabad - The Pakistan Prosecution Forum (PPF) is an important national platform comprising representatives from all provinces and the federal law department. Led by the provincial prosecution departments, they come together to advocate for prosecution reforms to improve criminal justice service delivery to the public. The UNODC provides invaluable technical and strategic leadership to augment the forum's efficacy. The provincial chapters of the PPF alternate in hosting quarterly meetings, ensuring a collaborative and comprehensive approach to justice reform.
The 18th meeting of the Pakistan Prosecution Forum was held on 4–5 June 2024, in Swat, hosted by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with generous funding from the U.S. Embassy's Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL). The forum convened senior leaders from the provincial prosecution departments, including Prosecutor General ICT Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Nihung, Director General Prosecution Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ms. Rubin Haider Bukhari, Prosecutor General Balochistan Mr. Jahanzaib Nasir, Director Centre for Professional Development (CPD) Punjab Mr. Muhammad Jahangir, Deputy Prosecutor General Sindh Mr. Muhammad Ali Noonari alongside other key stakeholders. The Pakistan Prosecution Forum continues to play a crucial role in strengthening the prosecution's position within Pakistan's Criminal Justice System.
The proceedings of the 18th PPF built on the momentum of the previous meetings, highlighting the necessity for the adoption of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by the provincial prosecution departments. It was unanimously agreed that the KPIs are crucial for streamlining the prosecution process, from investigation legal analysis and decision-making, ensuring integrity. The Forum also held discussions on gender sensitivity, job descriptions for prosecutors, performance indicators, the recruitment syllabus, skill set enhancement, and training needs assessment.
