Sindh Prisons Staff Training Institute,Hyderabad

Empowering training officers with knowledge,
skills, and discipline for a better future.

About Us

SPSTI Hyderabad is a successor of former Training Centre at Nara, set up in 2008. Prisons in Sindh are functioning since pre-partition time, after certain amendments, Rules were adopted after establishment of the Pakistan.

History

Prisons in Sindh have been functioning since the pre-partition era under the legal and administrative framework of the time. After the

establishment of Pakistan in 1947, the prison system was reorganized and the relevant rules were reviewed and adopted with necessary amendments to align with the new national governance structure.

To strengthen the professional training of prison staff, a Training Centre was established at Nara in 2008. This initiative marked an important step toward institutional capacity building within the correctional system.

Sindh Prisons Staff Training Institute (SPSTI) Hyderabad was later established as the successor to the former Training Centre at Nara, with an expanded mandate and improved infrastructure to meet modern correctional training requirements.

Since its establishment, SPSTI Hyderabad has played a vital role in enhancing the professional competence, operational skills, and leadership capabilities of prison officers through structured training programs, promotion courses, and specialized modules.

The institute continues to evolve in accordance with contemporary correctional standards, emphasizing discipline, transparency, human rights compliance, and modernization of prison administration.

Sindh Prison Staff Training Institute Nara Hyderabad 2008-2020

Visit of IG Sindh Prisons to the Sindh Prisons Staff Training Institute, Hyderabad

IG PRISONS MESSAGE

Message from the Inspector General of Prisons

It is both an honor and a responsibility to lead the Sindh Prisons & Corrections Service at a time when reform is not only necessary but also a moral obligation. Guided by the vision of the Honorable Chief Minister and the leadership of the Minister for Prisons, we remain firmly committed to three core values: Safe Custody, Human Dignity, and Meaningful Rehabilitation.

We are transforming prisons from places of confinement into institutions focused on reform and reintegration. Digital governance and transparency are at the heart of this transformation. Key initiatives — such as biometric verification, the Prison Management Information System (PMIS), modern HR tools, and a centralized Command & Control Centre — are driving accountability, efficiency, and real-time decision-making.

Security is being enhanced through AI-enabled surveillance, facial recognition, smart scanners, and digital access control. At the same time, we are prioritizing education, vocational training, and rehabilitation programs in collaboration with leading academic institutions. These efforts aim to equip inmates with certified skills and support their productive reintegration into society.
With the continued support of the Sindh Government, we are building a system that embodies the values of justice, accountability, and hope for the people of Sindh.
Our Objectives

We are undertaking a comprehensive transformation drive to reimagine prisons — not as mere centers of confinement, but as gateways to reform and rehabilitation.

MR. FIDA HUSSAIN MASTOI (QPM, PSP)

Inspector General of Prisons, Sindh

SSP / PRINCIPAL MESSAGE

Message from the Principal

It is a great honor and privilege for me to serve as the Principal of this prestigious Training Institute in Hyderabad.

Our vision is to nurture professionalism, discipline, and integrity among all trainees, enabling them to contribute effectively to the Prison Correctional Service.

Together, let us work to make this institute a center of productive learning and meaningful experiences. With collective commitment and dedication, we can usher in a new era of excellence in correctional training and service.

Mr. Abdul Karim Abbasi

SSP / Principal
Sindh Prisons Staff Training Institute, Hyderabad

Our Vision

To develop a modern, disciplined, and professional correctional service that ensures security, justice, transparency, and respect for human dignity.

Our Mission

To provide structured and practical training that enhances the knowledge, operational skills, leadership qualities, and ethical standards of prison officers at all levels.

Aim & Scope

Aim: To strengthen the professional capacity and integrity of prison staff through continuous training and development.
Scope: Basic and Promotion Training Courses Refresher & Specialized Programs Security and Surveillance Training Prison Administration & Record Management Human Rights & Rehabilitation Awareness

Reforms & Modernization

Digitalization of prison records and systems Upgradation of security and surveillance infrastructure Capacity building through modern training modules Transparent monitoring and evaluation mechanisms Emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration practices