Sindh Cabinet Approves Mitharam Hostel as Sub-Jail

The Sindh Cabinet has ratified the notification declaring Mitharam Hostel, located near Pakistan Chowk in Karachi, a sub-jail. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah\.

According to Sindh Chief Minister’s spokesperson Abdul Rasheed Channa, the notification declaring Mitharam Hostel a sub-jail was issued on September 7, 2026, and has now received post-facto approval from the provincial cabinet\.

The Sindh Home Department briefed the cabinet that the notification had been issued on the request of the Inspector General of Police. The department stated that the measure was intended to ensure the safe custody of the accused.

The cabinet was further informed that five suspects allegedly involved in cases related to KTC attacks would be held at Mitharam Hostel.

The Sindh Cabinet ratified the Home Department’s notification, formally endorsing the decision to designate Mitharam Hostel as a sub-jail.