ISLAMABAD – Ministry of overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Developmenthas started finalizing the modalities to repatriate as many as 2107Pakistani prisoners to be released from Saudi jails after an announcementmade by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his recent visit tothe country.In this regard, the ministry has directed its attached departments andCommunity Welfare Attaches (CWAs) posted in Riyadh to compile the data ofprisoners so that their early repatriation could be materialized, theofficial sources told APP on Tuesday.They said the arrangements for their return would be finalized aftercollecting the complete data of imprisoned persons, saying that theinformation would be shared with the media, accordingly.To a query, they said the both the governments of Pakistan and Saudi Arabiawould facilitate their safe repatriation to the country.They said, the Overseas Pakistani Foundation is mandated to facilitate arepatriated prisoner once he landed on the airport of the country, addingthat the OPF was also being taken on board to ensure their safe return totheir homes.Meanwhile, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) – the national flagcarrier- has also offered its services to bring back Pakistani prisonerswho are being released by Saudi Arabia on a special request of PrimeMinister Imran Khan.PIA Chief Executive Officer Arshad Malik welcoming Saudi Crown PrinceMohammad bin Salman’s order of Pakistani prisoners languishing in Saudijails, said the airline’s administration is waiting for the furtherdirection in this regard.”PIA is ready to offer its services to bring back its fellow Pakistanis,”he added.Moreover, the people of Pakistan have hailed the Saudi Crown Prince’sdecision and especially, the efforts of Prime Minister Imran Khan for therelease of prisoners.“What a great step about release of Pakistani prisoners taken by SaudiArabia upon special request of Imran Khan,” commented numerous Pakistanison social media.They further commented that “Pakistan is thankful to Saudi Crown Prince forordering release of jailed Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia.”Muhammad Aslam Nadeem tweeted, “Pakistan is proudly grateful for kindnessand super blessing response of Mohamed bin Salman on his gracious order torelease Pakistani imprisoned persons on special request of our Prime
Pakistan takes practical step for repatriation of prisoners from Saudi Arabia
