Pakistani prisoners´ plight: More than 5,000 prisoners suffer from various deadly diseases including HIV/AIDS
(WorldNews Pakistan)

Dubai: A latest report has revealed that some 5,189 prisoners in Pakistani jails are suffering from HIV/AIDS and other deadly diseases. The report submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) by Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari, says that as many as 425 prisoners were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS while 65 per cent of prisoners are yet to be convicted as their cases are pending with various courts for years. The Islamabad High Court had earlier formed a commission, headed by Shireen Mazari, for making a complete report about the facilities and recommendations for...