Three more senior officials have been transferred. And appointed by the Punjab Prison Department as per a notification from their head office in Lahore.
The staff change at Sahiwal, Multan, and Lodhran Prisons PunjabÂ
According to the notice, Naveed Ashraf will now serve as the Superintendent of Central Jail Sahiwal. Aamir Umar Qureshi is now the Superintendent of District Jail Multan while Tahir Majeed will be the Superintendent of District Jail Lodhran. This reshuffling happens all the time within the Punjab Prison Department Administration.
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We see this move as an attempt to improve efficiency. And management of prisons. Each one of them has extensive experience in prison management that could be useful in their new assignments. As such, it is not unusual for this department to carry out transfers for that purpose so that they can maintain best practices of prison administration and ensure smooth running of these facilities.
What does it imply?
These changes in authority might affect the control structure and operational strategies concerning these prisons here.The recently arriving superintendents plan to introduce new ideas and policies to improve jail conditions, strengthen security measures, and enhance inmate supervision.
Officers’ Profiles
Naveed Ashraf, who currently heads Central Jail Sahiwal, has effectively managed complex prison environments with strict discipline. Aamir Umar Qureshi, taking over District Jail Multan, is recognized for his rehabilitative approach towards inmates. Tahir Majeed, who previously held several senior positions within the prison department. Will head up District Jail Lodhran due to his administrative competencies.
These significant changes within Punjab Prison’s administration reflect the authorities’ ongoing efforts to comply with global standards on confinement management. We will closely watch the newly appointed superintendents as they step into their roles. The above underscores the importance of these positions to the provincial administration of Punjab. As it aims at ensuring effective prison management (Muehlhausen 2006).
