Sindh’s High-Tech Forensic Lab Nears Completion

Sindh's brand new forensic science laboratory is almost ready and is set to start running by December 2026. Officials discussed the project's advancement, as well as the enhancement of the Sindh Criminal Prosecution Service through digitization and automation, during a gathering at the Sindh Assembly Building. The meeting was led by Faryal Talpur, who oversees the Standing Committee on Home in the Sindh Assembly, and included Home and Law Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, top government officials, and experts in forensic and technical fields.

Construction of the lab building has reached its final phase, while preparations are being made to get the facility fully running. When it starts working, the lab will provide services like DNA and biological analysis, fingerprint examination, toxicology and drug testing, firearms and ballistics testing, crime scene investigation, evidence collection and storage, digital and computer forensics.

The discussion also covered the need for suitable equipment, qualified staff, specialized training, quality control, and international recognition. Forensic specialists shared information about global practices for managing diverse forensic labs and talked about patterns useful for law enforcement agencies, prosecution bodies, and courts.

Faryal Talpur expressed the hope that the lab would become a reliable scientific center, offering police, prosecutors, and courts accurate, dependable, and scientifically confirmed proof in a timely manner. She ordered the respective departments to work together on facilities, technology, personnel, training, and operational guidelines to guarantee the lab will function completely as scheduled.