Digital lab opens at central jail Peshawar amid inmate rehabilitation

In a move aimed at promoting rehabilitation through education and digital empowerment, CECOS University and Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) inaugurated the Umeed Digital Lab at Central Jail Peshawar under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Provincial minister for law Aftab Alam Afridi and Inspector General of Prisons Rehan Gul Khattak attended the inaugural ceremony.
Aisha Bano former member of the KP Assembly, along with officials and staff of Central Jail Peshawar were also present on the occasion.
Senior representatives from the partner institutions were also present at the event.
From Rehman Medical Institute, Shafique Ur Rehman, Chief Executive Officer, attended the ceremony.
The CECOS University delegation included Engr Sohaib Tanveer, Vice President; Prof Dr Muhammad Mohsin Khan, Vice Chancellor; Muhammad Sajid, Manager Administration; Muhammad Hamza, Coordinator to the Vice President; and Sar Zamin, Network Administrator.
Following the inauguration, the delegates also visited Industrial Prison Peshawar to observe ongoing vocational training and skill development programmes for inmates.
The Umeed Digital Lab has been established to provide prisoners with access to modern technology and structured digital learning opportunities, enabling them to acquire practical skills that can support personal development and improve their prospects for reintegration into society after release.
Equipped with 30 computers powered by Intel Core i3 and i5 (fourth generation) processors, the lab is designed to offer a reliable environment for hands-on training and online learning.
According to the organisers, training programmes at the facility will include courses in Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office — including Word, Excel and PowerPoint — as well as WordPress, with a focus on digital literacy, graphic design and web development.
The initiative reflects the shared commitment of CECOS University and Rehman Medical Institute to contribute positively to society by promoting education, rehabilitation and capacity-building within correctional facilities.
Through this CSR initiative, both institutions aim to provide incarcerated individuals with meaningful learning opportunities and equip them with digital competencies that may help them pursue constructive pathways after their release.
The Umeed Digital Lab, officials said, represents a step toward using education and technology as tools for social reintegration and building a more inclusive society.