History
Central prison Peshawar is one of the oldest jail of this province as founded in 1854 however google have different point of view according to google this jail was founded in 1884. The initial capacity of this jail was 450 however today this jail has the leading capacity of 3000 prisoners. Earlier this jail is the only jail to have hanging till death punishment for condemned prisoner.
This jail have housed special individual like Bacha Khan , Qazi Hussain Ahmad , Shakeel Afridi, Molana Sufi Muhammad ….
Currently this jail is called the face of prison department and known as “THE CORRECTIONAL CENTER”.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure the secure custody, welfare, and rehabilitation of inmates through a system rooted in dignity, discipline, and development. We strive to provide a safe and humane environment where prisoners are given opportunities for skill development, education, and moral reform, enabling them to reintegrate into society as responsible and productive citizens. Through vocational training, literacy programs, and psychological support, we are committed to transforming lives and contributing to a safer community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to transform Central Prison Peshawar into a model correctional facility where justice, rehabilitation, and human dignity are at the core of all practices. We aim to create a progressive environment that empowers inmates through education, vocational training, and moral guidance, reducing recidivism and fostering responsible citizenship. By promoting reform over punishment, we envision a prison system that not only ensures security but also serves as a center of positive change for individuals and society.
Objectives
Central Prison Peshawar is one of the oldest and most significant correctional facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Established with the aim of ensuring secure custody and lawful confinement of under-trial and convicted prisoners, the institution also focuses on rehabilitation and reformation.
The prison houses a variety of facilities and departments, including Security and Custody Units to maintain discipline and order.
Rehabilitation Programs offering vocational training such as leatherwork, carpentry, tailoring, embroidery, and baking.
Educational Services with basic literacy and secondary-level education for inmates.
Healthcare Unit providing medical care and psychological support.
Religious and Moral Counseling to promote ethical and spiritual development.
Welfare Section supporting family connections and legal aid.
Central Prison Peshawar operates under the supervision of the KP Prisons Department and remains committed to modern correctional practices that emphasize reform, education, and reintegration into society.
Our Prison Team
Najam Hussain Abbasi
Superintendent Prison
Amjid Ali Khan
Deputy Superintendent Prison
