20,000 Pakistanis serving jail terms in 88 countries worldwide: report

A report containing a shocking revelation has emerged, exposing the widespread detention of Pakistani citizens in foreign prisons.

According to details shared by Express News, almost 20,000 Pakistanis are currently imprisoned in 88 countries globally. 

The figures included 68 people who were sentenced to death for crimes such as terrorism, murder, and drug trafficking.

The majority of these prisoners are held in the Middle East, with 10,432 in Saudi Arabia and 5,292 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Other countries with massive numbers of Pakistani prisoners include Greece (598), Oman (578), Malaysia (463), China (406), Turkey (387), Bahrain (371), the United Kingdom (321), United States (114), Germany (90) and South Africa (48).

Neighboring countries such as Afghanistan (85) and Sri Lanka (89) also have significant numbers of Pakistani detainees.

The alarming figure highlights the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to address the plight of Pakistani citizens imprisoned abroad and to provide necessary support and legal assistance to those facing severe sentences.