PM Imran to talk about the release of prisoners during Saudi Arabia visit
Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Saudi Arabia this month scheduled from May 7 to 9 where he will discuss the release of Pakistani prisoners languishing in jails there.
According to Arab News reports, the premier will be visiting the kingdom on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's New Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Lieutenant General (retd) Bilal Akbar said a meeting related to the release of the prisoners will be held during PM Imran Khan's visit whereas the release of prisoners will be expedited with Saudi Arabia's cooperation.
He added that hundreds of prisoners will be released from jails in Saudi Arabia and return to Pakistan.
This is not the first time when PM Imran has raised the issue of Pakistani prisoners languishing in Saudi jails.
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