Senate Passes National Forensic Agency Bill to Modernize Forensic Services
The Senate of Pakistan has passed the National Forensic Agency Bill, which is a landmark move in the direction of modernizing forensic services in the country. This is a landmark legislation that aims at strengthening the capabilities of the forensic science framework of Pakistan by establishing an agency at par with international standards. The National Forensic Agency would act as a central authority in managing and coordinating forensic services for accuracy, efficiency, and integrity in criminal investigations. It would ensure the advancement of technological integration, provide standardized training for forensic experts, and establish a uniform protocol for evidence handling. This would improve the quality of forensic investigations but also strengthen the judicial process by minimizing errors and delays. Experts believe that this step will finally address the long-standing issues of outdated practices, lack of resources, and fragmented forensic operations in Pakistan. The bill ...