Karachi: The Additional Inspector General of Karachi Police, Azad Khan, inaugurated the Annual Exhibition and Criminological Fair 2026, arranged by the Department of Criminology of the University of Karachi on Tuesday.
On this occasion, the AIG of Karachi Police, Azad Khan, along with officers and experts from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), judiciary, forensic science, criminology unit, and other relevant institutions, visited different installations and talked to students about various cases showcased in different rooms of the department.
During the exhibition, they witnessed crime mapping, a model police station, a forensic hub, a court, a prison, and offender rehabilitation being presented in practical and research-based formats. The AIG Azad Khan appreciated the activities presented by the students and termed such practical educational engagements as important.
The event was organized under the supervision of departmental chairperson Professor Dr Naima Saeed as part of the ongoing Student Week. The Criminological Fair was held under the vision of ‘Justice, Evidence, and a Safer Tomorrow’, showcasing both practical and research-based formats of the different important stages of the criminal justice system, including crime scenes and other important scenarios.
Students were also provided with the opportunity to engage directly with experts and policymakers from the respective fields and to acquire practical knowledge. They reflected on these stages in light of real incidents and practical scenarios, thereby making an effective effort to link theoretical education with practical experience.
Professor Dr Naima Saeed stated that under Student Week, the Department of Criminology is not only highlighting the academic and research interests of students but also presenting important practical aspects of criminology, forensic science, law, and the justice system in the light of real incidents.
She said that the fundamental objective of this activity is to acquaint students practically with the different important sectors of criminology and the community justice system.
In this regard, biometric systems, forensic crime scene investigation, legal regulations, crime scene preparation, and other related matters were presented through practical demonstrations and dramatized formats, so that students may not only take keen interest in these activities but also gain practical experience.
Professor Dr Naima Saeed emphasized that the activities presented in the exhibition are based on real-life incidents and practical scenarios. Their purpose is to help students understand how, alongside academic study of criminology, the various institutions associated with the criminal justice system perform their roles in practical life.
She said that certain complex issues can be understood more effectively through practical activities, whereas mere bookish study cannot provide complete comprehension. She explained that in the Criminological Fair, the court scenario was also presented in dramatized form based on a real case.
In this regard, the Rubab Chandio case was presented to students in the light of the judicial decision, reflecting the incident of multiple murders within a family and the related judicial proceedings, so that students could gain awareness of judicial procedures and practical aspects of the justice system.
She further explained that the Armaghan case was also included in the exhibition with reference to forensic crime scene investigation, through which students were acquainted with the various important stages of crime scene investigation, evidence collection, preservation, and forensic analysis.
According to her, to provide awareness regarding the prison system and the different stages faced by prisoners, the various departments of the Central Jail and the procedures in practice there were also highlighted in the exhibition.
She mentioned that through this activity, students had the opportunity to understand the interconnection and practical procedures of the different components of the criminal justice system, including police, forensic, court, and prison.
She said that at the beginning of the new academic year and on the occasion of Student Week, such activities are not only academically and research-wise important for students but also acquaint them with real-life scenarios, challenges, and professional requirements. Through such activities, the Department of Criminology continues to play its role in promoting research, observation, analytical skills, and practical understanding among students.
This event was held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., aimed at acquainting students with the various stages of Pakistan’s criminal justice system, the role of relevant institutions, and the practical procedures involved.