The National Assembly was informed on Tuesday that over 12,000 Pakistani prisoners are languishing in jails abroad, with the majority of them in the countries mentioned are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
Shehryar Afridi is the Minister of State for the Interior. Told the House that the government is working to repatriate these prisoners and provide them with legal assistance. He said the government has also set up a special cell to coordinate with foreign governments.
Afridi said that most Pakistani prisoner’s abroad are involved in drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other crimes. He said the government is also working to prevent Pakistanis from travelling abroad to commit crimes.
The issue of Pakistani prisoner’s abroad has been a long-standing one. In recent years, the government has taken some steps to address the problem, but much work still needs to be done.
Here are some additional details about the issue:
- The majority of Pakistani prisoner’s abroad are in The countries mentioned are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
- The most common crimes Pakistani prisoners commit abroad are drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other crimes.
- The government is working to repatriate these prisoners and provide them with legal assistance.
- The government has also set up a special cell to coordinate with foreign governments.
What can be done to address the issue?
A number of things can be done to address the issue of Pakistani prisoners abroad. These include:
- Increasing cooperation between the Pakistani government and foreign governments.
- Providing legal assistance to Pakistani prisoners abroad.
- Preventing Pakistanis from travelling abroad to commit crimes.
- Raising awareness about the issue among the Pakistani public.
The issue of Pakistani prisoners abroad is complex, but it is one that the government must address. By taking the steps outlined above, the government can help ensure that Pakistani prisoners are treated fairly and can return home to their families.
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