Adilala jail report submitted to SC; details of facilities provided to PTI founder made public

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):A detailed report, submitted by the Superintendent of Adiala Jail regarding the facilities provided to the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was, presented before the Supreme Court of Pakistan for the first time. According to the report, the PTI founder has been housed in a separate compound within the jail comprising seven cells. In front of the compound, there is a corridor measuring 57 feet in length and …

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):A detailed report, submitted by the Superintendent of Adiala Jail regarding the facilities provided to the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was, presented before the Supreme Court of Pakistan for the first time.
According to the report, the PTI founder has been housed in a separate compound within the jail comprising seven cells. In front of the compound, there is a corridor measuring 57 feet in length and 14 feet in width. An adjoining lawn, measuring 35 by 37 feet, is also available where he spends time, reading books and newspapers and sitting in the sun.
The report stated that the seven-cell compound has the capacity to accommodate 30 to 35 prisoners; however, the PTI founder has been provided improved-class facilities in a secure environment.
Detailing the amenities, the report noted that a cycling machine and other gym equipment have been provided for exercise. Breakfast includes dates, walnuts, honey, coffee, porridge, Lassi, hot milk and chia seeds, along with seasonal juice and pomegranate juice.
Lunch consists of Desi chicken, mutton, mixed lentils, fried egg, salad, pickles and potato chips. In the evening, he is provided a shake made of almonds, raisins, coconut powder, milk, dates, banana and apple.
According to the report, the PTI founder has access to natural light and fresh air from morning until evening and is being kept in a fully secure environment within the jail.
Following the submission of the report by the Superintendent of Adiala Jail, further proceedings in the case are expected at the next hearing.
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