In a significant collaboration, the @EUPakistan, in partnership with UNODC, has delivered Forensic Science Equipment to the Crimes Branch of the Balochistan Police. This handover occurred at a formal ceremony held at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Quetta. These resources are set to greatly enhance crime scene investigation, fingerprint analysis, and chemical examination capabilities. Mr. Ayaz Ahmed Baloch, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Crime Branch Balochistan, underscored the importance of this milestone and the collaborative efforts with international partners. Funded through the European Union’s ‘Deliver Justice Project’, this initiative is a crucial step towards strengthening the Rule of Law Roadmap (RoL) in Balochistan.
28 February 2023, Quetta – The Steering Committee on the Rule of Law Roadmap (RoLR) Balochistan convened its 6th session on 28 February, 2023 in quetta to celebrate the successful completion of the first five-year phase of reforms and launch a new chapter for the RoL Roadmap developed for 2023-26. During the meeting, key stakeholders…
UNODC in collaboration with the Government of Balochistan is conducting a seminar on ‘Improving the Coordination and Cooperation between Investigation Officers and Prosecutors of Balochistan’ in Quetta. The Chief Guests include Mr. Justice Aijaz Swati of Balochistan High Court, Mr. Abdul Khaliq Shaikh, Inspector General of Police Balochistan, Mr. Qadir Qayum, Additional Inspector General of…
UNODC has successfully completed the the 2nd batch of training on “Basic Investigation Skills” for Investigation Officers of the Balochistan Levies Force. The five-day capacity building training is the first-of-its-kind that aims to bring professional effectiveness and efficiency in delivery of services by building on core competencies. The training was held at the Levies Headquarters in Quetta for 30 Investigation Officers, who actively engaged…
UNODC has concluded the 5 days Training on “Basic Investigation Skills” for Investigation Officers of Balochistan Levies Force. The training Programme is first-of-its-kind carried out jointly by UNODC and the Balochistan Levies Force. This landmark initiative aims to bring professional effectiveness in delivery of services by building on core competencies such as crime scene management,…
UNODC & UN Women in collaboration with the criminal justice institutions organized a seminar, co-hosted by Balochistan Police, “Engaging the Justice Sector Stakeholders to Improve Justice Delivery to the Victims of Gender Based Violence”. The seminar was held on June 17, 2022 in Quetta against the backdrop of the UNODC implementation of the Essential Services Package…
The Steering Committee on the Rule of Law (RoL) Roadmap Balochistan convened its fifth stock take meeting on 18 January 2022 in Quetta underscoring a high-level commitment from the key stakeholders towards advancing the rule of law reforms in Balochistan. The event marked a milestone achievement in providing a convergence platform to the development partners…
26th October 2021 EU Delegation with the UNODC Country Office team visited the office of Secretary Prosecution Dr. Umer Khan Babar and met with other officers of Prosecution Department. Secretary Prosecution welcomed them and gave them a presentation explaining the objectives of the Prosecution Service of Balochistan and then highlighted the events which led to…
EU Delegation along with the UNODC CoPak team held a courtesy meeting with Hon’ble Chief Justice and Hon’ble Judges High Court of Balochistan Quetta and also visited the IT/Data Section of the High Court of Balochistan. Mr. Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Balochistan and senior members of the High Court of…
The Steering Committee on the Rule of Law (RoL) Roadmap Balochistan convened its fourth stock take meeting on 16 December 2020 in Quetta. The session concluded with a firm commitment made by Mr. Ziaullah Langove, Minister Home & Tribal Affairs, GoB towards advancing the criminal justice sector reforms envisioned under the Rule of Law roadmap…
Gender inequalities are aggravated by health emergencies especially with reference to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Stress, disruption in social and protective networks, economic pressures and decreased access to services can compound the risk of violence for women and girls. Data are still scanty but reports from China, UK, Italy and other countries suggest an…