PU Department of Gender Studies, PPPS Sign MoU for Research and Rehabilitation Collaboration

ByFarzana Chaudhry | Lahore
LAHORE: The University of the Punjab Department of Gender Studies (DGS) and the Punjab Probation and Parole Service (PPPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in research, training, and community engagement focusing on gender and the criminal justice system.
The MoU signing ceremony was held at the PPPS office under the Home Department.

The agreement was formally signed by Chairperson Department of Gender Studies Prof. Dr. Rubina Zakar and Director General PPPS Muhammad Shahid Iqbal.
Focal persons from both institutions were also present, including Convenor External Linkages DGS Dr. Ambreen Salahuddin and Assistant Director PPPS Ms. Aisha Allah Ditta.
The partnership aims to establish a collaborative framework addressing key areas such as gender-sensitive rehabilitation, capacity building of probation and parole staff, and student engagement through internships and fieldwork. It will also focus on tackling reintegration challenges faced by offenders, particularly women and other marginalized groups.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Rubina Zakar appreciated the efforts of PPPS under the leadership of Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, while the DG PPPS acknowledged the valuable input and prior collaboration of the Department of Gender Studies.
The initiative marks a significant step towards integrating academic expertise with practical rehabilitation efforts, aiming to develop a more inclusive, equitable, and gender-responsive probation and parole system in Punjab.
The ceremony was also attended by Nazia Abdul Ghaffar, Nudrat Kamal, and other members of the PPPS team, reflecting a strong commitment to institutional collaboration.