Author: Dr. Abdul Rauf Iqbal

Pakistan’s conviction rate remains among the lowest globally, averaging between 8–12%, highlighting a deep credibility crisis in law enforcement. Punjab leads with a 38% conviction rate despite the lowest per capita police spending, while Sindh lags at just 2% despite higher allocations. Weak investigations, lack of forensic infrastructure, and politically motivated FIRs contribute to the widening gap between arrests and convictions. Experts call for province-specific reforms, enhanced forensic capacity, and stronger coordination between police, prosecutors, and forensic experts. The conviction rate is one of the key indicators of a country’s police credibility. While the arrest rate measures the number of…