June 22, 2026 This budget holds a historic and memorable significance for the officers and personnel of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prisons Department. The Prisons Allowance—a long-standing issue attached to the welfare of the jail staff, which was announced by the Honorable Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Sohail Khan Afridi during his visit to Central Jail Peshawar on December 16, 2025—has now been formally included in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa financial budget for 2026-27 and put into practical effect.
This major achievement is the result of the special interest taken by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Sohail Khan Afridi, Special Assistant for Prisons Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Iftikharullah Jan, and Inspector General of Prisons Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Rehan Gul Khattak, alongside their visionary leadership, continuous struggle, and tireless efforts. Their sincere endeavors have turned a long-standing demand of the jail staff into a reality, making every officer and official of the Prisons Department feel immensely proud.
All officers and personnel of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prisons Department extend their deepest heartfelt tribute to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Sohail Khan Afridi, Special Assistant for Prisons Mr. Iftikharullah Jan, and Inspector General of Prisons Mr. Rehan Gul Khattak. Your leadership and practical steps have not only boosted the morale of the jail staff but have also proven that sincere leadership always prioritizes the welfare of its institutions and employees.
This commendable effort of yours will forever be written in golden letters in the hearts of the jail staff.
