A recent report reveals that 68 Pakistani nationals are currently facing the death penalty in foreign prisons for serious crimes, including terrorism, murder, and drug trafficking.
The majority of these prisoners are incarcerated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, which host the largest numbers of Pakistani detainees.
According to the report, Saudi Arabia has the highest number of Pakistani inmates, with 10,432 individuals, followed by the UAE with 5,292 prisoners.
Together, these two countries account for 74 percent of the total Pakistani prisoners held abroad. Other notable countries with significant numbers of Pakistani prisoners include Oman (578), Malaysia (463), and the United Kingdom (321).
Additionally, Pakistani nationals are also being held in Turkey, Bahrain, Greece, China, the United States, and Germany.
The data highlights the complex legal challenges faced by these Pakistanis, especially those confronting severe sentences such as the death penalty for their alleged involvement in grave offences.
The report underscores the urgent need for legal assistance and diplomatic intervention to address the issues faced by Pakistani nationals imprisoned abroad, many of whom struggle with limited access to legal representation and face harsh legal systems.
