PESHAWAR
\nChief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Shahzad Khan Bangash inaugurated the KP Prosecution Academy (KPPA) at Mira Kachori area of Peshawar here on Thursday.
\nInspector General of Police Moazzam Jah Ansari, U.S. Embassy\u2019s International Narcotics and Law Director Lori Antolinez, and UNDP Pakistan Resident Representative Knut Ostby were also present in the ceremony.
\nDirector General Prosecution Department Mukhtiar Ahmad while addressing the inaugural ceremony said that Pakistan\u2019s first of its kind KPPA was constructed at a cost of 1.9 USD, spread over 50 Kanal of land (6.25 Acres) allocated by the provincial government.
\nDG said KPPA is equipped with a state-of-the-art training facility, an administration block with conference and meeting halls, dedicated monitoring and research rooms, computer labs, auditoriums, libraries, and a large residential compound.
\nHe said the academy will deliver a wide range of training to men and women prosecutors, lawyers, and other professionals.
\nIn addition to a curriculum designed for basic and specialized training, he added that the academy is also equipped with an e-learning center to meet digital learning needs.
\nChief Secretary Dr. Shahzad Khan Bangash, applauded the joint effort of the government of United States, UNDP, and Prosecution Directorate.
\n\u201cProsecution is an important component of the criminal justice chain, and it is a pre-requisite for an equitable criminal justice system. This academy will help strengthen the criminal justice system by contributing to the professional growth of present and future prosecutors and legal professionals in Pakistan,\u201d he added.
\nHe also extended his appreciation to the provincial government , the United States government, and UNDP in their efforts to improve prosecution services through well-trained prosecutors and legal professionals.
\nU.S. Embassy\u2019s INL Director, Lori Antolinez congratulated the KP and UNDP on this important initiative and said, \u201cThese efforts pave the way for the effective and efficient delivery of justice in KP through the training of a professional cadre of prosecutors.\u201d
\nShe emphasized that the United States remains committed to strengthening institutions and promoting the rule of law in Pakistan.
\nIn his address, UNDP Pakistan Resident Representative Mr. Knut Ostby highlighted that the design and construction of the academy was also informed by the needs of women prosecutors and legal professionals. \u201cIncreasing women\u2019s representation in rule of law institutions is integral to equitable justice service delivery in Pakistan.
\nHe said that the academy has a dedicated women\u2019s wing with a hostel and a day care facility, and it will help more women to attend training and advance in their careers. We hope these efforts will also encourage more women to join the legal profession.
\nCS-KP said that the Prosecution Academy was a remarkable addition to KP rule of law institutions and will play a key role in strengthening the capacity of rule of law professionals, encouraging more women to join and advance in the legal profession, and building a well-trained legal fraternity of highly skilled women and men in the province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Shahzad Khan Bangash inaugurated the KP Prosecution Academy (KPPA) at Mira Kachori area of Peshawar here on Thursday. Inspector General of Police Moazzam Jah Ansari, U.S. Embassy\u2019s International Narcotics and Law Director Lori Antolinez, and UNDP Pakistan Resident Representative Knut Ostby were also present in the ceremony. Director General […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-275753","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n