LONDON – Pakistan and UK are inching closer towards inking an importanttreaty regarding criminals repatriation and such other associated things.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbarmet British Home Secretary Sajid Javid in London in this regard.
The two discussed issues of mutual interest, particularly those related tothe provision of mutual legal assistance, extradition requests, prisonertransfer agreement and steps to curb money laundering as well as recoveryof assets acquired through illegal means.
They also discussed matters pertaining to assistance and support ontechnical matters, analytical advice and skills capacity building. Akbaralso held meetings with other representatives of the UK government.
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The premier’s special assistant met Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor of theInternational Justice & Organised Crime Division Debbie Price and Head ofthe UK Central Authority Philomena Creffield. During the meeting, the twosides agreed on working closely at an operational level and enhancingcollaboration in the areas of information sharing. Progress on specificcases for extradition requests made to the UK government was also discussed.
The premier’s special assistant also called on UK Prime Minister’sAnti-Corruption Champion and Member of Parliament John Penrose atPortcullis House to discuss strategies for making joint efforts in curbingcorruption and plugging existing loopholes at home and abroad.
