President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a remission for the prisoners on the occasion of Pakistan Day and Eid ul Fitr. The President granted a remission of 90 days each for both occasions in sentences exercising his powers under Article 45 of the Constitution and Rule 15-A of the Rules of Business. However, the remission would not be applicable on the prisoners involved in murder, espionage and anti-state activities. The reduction in sentences would be applicable on the male prisoners of over 65 years age and female prisoners of over 60 years age, who have completed one-third of the sentence. The juvenile prisoners, who have completed one third of their sentence, would also be entitled for the remission. Source: Radio Pakistan