Pakistan, March 19 -- President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a special remission in prison sentences to mark Eid ul-Fitr and Pakistan Day, offering relief to eligible inmates across the country. The move reflects a traditional gesture of compassion and national goodwill during significant occasions.

In addition to the remission, the president also approved several important legislative amendments aimed at strengthening governance and institutional frameworks. These measures highlight the government's ongoing efforts to update laws in line with current administrative and social needs.

The approved bills include amendments to key laws such as the Pakistan Citizenship Act, Newspaper Employees Conditions of Service, Zakat and Ushr system, ...