Juvenile Jail in Balochistan

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The Balochistan government has decided to construct a separate jail for juvenile prisoners and establish a Women Protection Force to safeguard women and girls from harassment and violence. Official sources said the juvenile jail would be built in Quetta at an estimated cost of Rs750 million.

They said that a temporary juvenile detention facility will be set up on Sariab Road until the permanent structure is completed. The model jail will also include a school and vocational training centre to provide education and skill development opportunities for young inmates.

Published in Dawn, November 3rd, 2025.

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