Maryam Nawaz Sharif refuses to accept VIP treatment in Rawalpindi jail

Maryam Nawaz Sharif who is lodged in Adiala jail in Rawalpindihas issued a statementrefusing to acceptbetter facilities by theSuperintendent of the Jail.

Her statement reads, "I was offered to apply for better facilities by the Superintendent of the Jail. I refused of my own will...without any pressure from anyone".

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (68) and his daughter Maryam Nawaz (44) were lodged in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail after they arrived at Lahore airport from London, via Abu Dhabi, on Friday evening.

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The two were flown to Islamabad on a special aircraft and then were taken to the Adiala Jail in separate armoured personnel carriers escorted by police convoys.

According to media reports, the father-daughter duo spent their first night in the high-security Adiala Jail as VIP convicts and were provided "B" class facilities.

As per the rules class 'B' consists of prisoners who by social status, education or habit of life have been accustomed to a superior mode of living.

Prisoners categorised in A or B class are educated and give lessons to the uneducated prisoners perhaps in Class C. They are exempted from hard labour and can be engaged in useful work which is defined as rigorous punishment in their case.

The room of class A and B prisoners are usually equipped with: one cot, one chair, one teapot, one lantern if there is no electric light, a shelf, and necessary washing and sanitary appliances.

The expenses of facilities to prisoners under A or B class such as TV, air-conditioner, fridge, and newspapers are usually paid by prisoners with the permission of jail department.

(With inputs from Agencies)