The Punjab Forensic Science Agency (Urdu: ????? ?? ?????? ???????, abbreviated as PFSA) is an agency under the Home Department, of the provincial Government of Punjab of Pakistan. It provides forensic science services primarily to law enforcement in the Province. The Punjab Forensic Science Agency act was passed by the Punjab Assembly on 4 October 2007; assented to by the Governor of Punjab on 29 October 2007; and, was published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30 October 2007.
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History and Formation
- Project Name: Punjab Forensic Science Agency
- Time of Completion: 30 Months
The establishment of full-service Forensic Science Laboratory was a big challenge for the Project Steering Committee and Project Implementation Unit (PIU) due to its innovative nature and lack of expertise in Pakistan. But the continuous support of Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Timely decision by the Government and untiring efforts made by the team, comprising of five members PIU, NESPAK, Forensic Consultant, Lab Equipment Vendors and joint Venture contractors (Al Imam Enterprises & H.A Construction to design and construct on engineering and procurement and construction mode), made it possible in a record time of two years. Forensic Science Lab project of this magnitude takes five to seven years in western countries which has expertise. It was initiated for construction in 2009 by the Punjab Government (according to Punjab Forensic Science Agency act passed on 4 October 2007) and was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif in 2011.
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Structure
Some services the Agency provides are
- Audio Visual Analysis
- Computer Forensic Unit
- Crime & Death Scene
- DNA & Serology
- Forensic Photography
- Firarm & Tool Marks
- Narcotics
- Latent Finger Prints
- Pathology
- Polygraph
- Questioned Document
- Toxicology
References
External links
- Official website
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