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<records><record><journalTitle>Journal of Social &amp; Health Sciences</journalTitle><issn>2959-9660</issn><eissn>2958-6526</eissn><publicationDate>2022-09-15</publicationDate><volume>4</volume><startPage>50</startPage><endPage>52</endPage><doi>10.58398/0001.000024</doi><documentType>article</documentType><title language="eng">Modernizing criminal justice in Pakistan: the case for forensic reform</title><authors><author><name>Shahid Nazir</name><orcid_id/></author></authors><affiliationsList><affiliationName affiliationId="1">University of Health Sciences, Pakistan</affiliationName><affiliationName affiliationId="2"/><affiliationName affiliationId="3"/></affiliationsList><abstract language="eng">The integration of forensic science, legal frameworks, and community health is crucial for achieving peace in developing territories. The judicial systems of countries such as Pakistan often struggle with low conviction rates as well as prolonged trial procedures, mainly owing to outdated fact finding methods and a blind reliance on eyewitness testimony, despite often being unreliable. This emphasizes the dire need to introduce advanced forensic technologies into the local legal system, including but not limited to digital forensics, DNA examination, toxicology screenings, and ballistic studies. To lower the odds of wrongful convictions, expedite legal proceedings, and help deter crime, dependence on objective, as well as scientifically validated evidence, is a pressing need. Therefore, this correspondence highlights that stronger forensic capabilities may build judicial trust and public faith in government institutions, which are key elements of a healthy and stable society.</abstract></record></records>
