Federal Criminal Prosecution Service and The Criminal Justice System Of Pakistan

Kamran Adil

I- Introduction On 30th October, 2023, a new law styled as the Federal Prosecution Service Act, 2023 was enacted. The law was long awaited. It is an important legal development, but unfortunately, it did not get much attention in the media. The purpose of the instant write up is to examine the context of the new law, its salient features and its comparison with provincial prosecution laws. As a point of departure, it may be noted that the criminal justice system of Pakistan is two tiered