Justice Project Pakistan and PCHR highlighted the plight of overseas Pakistanis in foreign jails. The groups marked International Migrants Day 2025 with a panel discussion in Islamabad. Speakers stressed urgent reforms to protect detained Pakistanis abroad. The event brought together lawmakers, officials, lawyers, and civil society members. Participants reviewed current consular practices and identified major […]
Foreign Jails
Pakistan confirms 21,406 citizens in foreign jails
ISLAMABAD – A total of 21,406 Pakistani citizens are currently imprisoned in 76 countries, according to a briefing by the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis to the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, chaired by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada. During the meeting, officials revealed that Saudi Arabia tops the list with 10,423 Pakistanis jailed, followed by the […]