Inspectorate General of Prisons
The Inspectorate General of Prisons Punjab provides strategic leadership, supervision and administrative control over all correctional institutions across the Province, ensuring secure prison management, implementation of prison laws and rehabilitation-oriented correctional services.
Inspectorate
The Inspector General of Prisons Punjab has been appointed under Rule 888 of the Pakistan Prison Rules 1978 , who exercises, subject to the orders of the Provincial Government, the general control and superintendence of all prisons situated in Punjab under Section 5 of the Prisons Act 1894 .
Under Rule 889 of the Pakistan Prison Rules 1978 , Deputy Inspectors General of Prisons assist the Inspector General in supervising prison administration, inspections, and implementation of prison policies throughout Punjab.
Rule 888
Appointment and powers of the Inspector General of Prisons.
Section 5
General control and superintendence under the Prisons Act 1894.
Rule 889
Appointment and duties of Deputy Inspectors General of Prisons.
Inspector General of Prisons
Deputy Inspector General (Headquarters)
Supported By
AIG (Establishment)
Human resource management, appointments, transfers and service matters.
AIG (Security & Discipline)
Security planning, prison discipline and operational coordination.
Director (Development)
Infrastructure planning, prison development and modernization projects.
Director (PPFL)
Management of prison industries and production facilities.
Assistant Director (Admin)
Administrative coordination and office management.
Deputy Inspector General (Inspection)
Supported By
AIG (Judicial)
Judicial affairs, legal compliance and coordination with courts.
AIG (Industry)
Management and supervision of prison industries and vocational activities.
Senior Law Officer
Legal opinions, statutory interpretation and litigation support.
Senior Psychologist
Mental health assessment, rehabilitation and counselling services.
Assistant Director (Audit)
Internal audits, financial compliance and monitoring activities.
Law Officer
Legal documentation, case management and advisory support.
Psychologist
Prisoner behavioural assessment, counselling and rehabilitation support.
Organization Overview
Posts of the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons (BPS-20) have been created at all Divisional Headquarters in Punjab, except Gujranwala, under the provisions of Rule 889 of the Pakistan Prison Rules 1978 . The Punjab Prisons Department has been divided into eight prison regions for effective supervision and monitoring of correctional institutions.
Regional Deputy Inspectors General supervise prisons within their respective regions, ensure implementation of directives issued by the Inspector General of Prisons, monitor compliance with prison policies, and maintain operational oversight of correctional facilities.
The Inspectorate exercises command and administrative control over Regional Offices and all prisons in Punjab while formulating policies, issuing instructions, monitoring implementation, and improving prison administration throughout the province.
Punjab Prisons at a Glance
Key Focal Areas
Security & Management
Strengthening prison security, maintaining discipline, implementing operational policies and ensuring safe custody of inmates across Punjab.
Welfare of Staff
Promoting staff welfare through professional development, improved working conditions, healthcare initiatives and capacity-building programs.
Welfare of Prisoners
Supporting rehabilitation through education, vocational training, healthcare, counselling and reintegration initiatives.