KARACHI: Karachi Central Jail held country’s first-ever convocation for 248 inmates who completed vocational courses in information technology, graphic designing, Chinese, and English languages, as reported. During ceremony, position holders among inmates were awarded cash prizes of Rs 25,000 each along with gifts.

Rehabilitation programme was run by Alkhidmat Foundation and event was attended by Sindh Minister for Jail Ali Hassan Zardari, DIG Naveed Ali Baig and Sindh IG Prisons Qazi Nazir Ahmed. DIG Baig announced establishment of Skills Development and Vocational Training Institute at Karachi Central Jail to teach various skills to inmates. He stated that prison system is moving towards improvement. He mentioned plans to introduce solar energy in Sindh jails and emphasised need to assist underprivileged inmates, promising similar programmes across province.