Pakistan, UK ink historic pact for convicted criminals repatriation

Latest Aug, 18 2022
Pakistan, UK ink historic pact for convicted criminals repatriation
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LAHORE: Pakistan and United Kingdom (UK) signed a historic agreement for repatriation of convicted criminals and immigration offenders from UK to Pakistan.

British Home Secretary Priti Patel announced in a tweet, “I am proud to have signed a new landmark agreement with our Pakistani friends to return foreign criminals and immigration offenders from UK to Pakistan.” She further penned: “This deal shows our #NewPlanForImmigration in action, as we deliver for British people.” With this agreement, Pakistan and UK will be able to repatriate their convicted criminals. However, it will only allow repatriation of citizens convicted by relevant courts.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 18 2022

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