The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prosecution Service (KPPS) was established under an Act of the Provincial Assembly known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prosecution Service (Constitution, Functions and Powers) Act, 2005. Objective of the Act is derived from Article 37 (d) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973 which enshrines inexpensive and expeditious justice so as to safeguard the interest of the public during criminal litigation.

            Prosecution, as legal party, is fundamentally responsible for presenting the case before the court against an individual for breaking the law, initiating and directing further criminal investigations, guiding for collection of credible evidence and recommending appropriate cases for commencing of trial in the relevant court of law. No doubt, the Prosecution service in Pakistan, despite its pivotal role in the administration of speedy criminal justice system has not been given its due place and importance. However, within limited resources and less ideal working environment, the KPPS is trying its level best to accomplish its two prongs function i.e. guilt may not escape due punishment and innocent may not suffer on culmination of the proceedings.

            Performance evaluation in the year 2023, shows conviction rate in the court of judicial magistrate recorded 87% while in the Courts of Session it was noted 48 % as well as 26% in cases of terrorism. It is a matter of satisfaction that the targets assigned to prosecution officers particularly in Sessions Courts, were achieved.

            The Directorate of Prosecution is endeavoring to provide digitalized platform in the shape of Case Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) to be operationalized and implemented with enhanced transparency and accountability mechanisms in the near future. Indeed, digitalization of the prosecution work and gauging the performance of prosecutors through introduction of CMMS is vital and pivotal for successful prosecution. Along with this, the establishment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prosecution Academy is the land mark achievement which would enhance capacity of the prosecution staff through very relevant training modules and inculcation of legal education through capable teaching / training faculty members, in the near future.

Ms. Robin Haider Bokhari

Director General Prosecution KP