In a bid to foster the diplomatic and bilateral ties between the two countries, jails in Saudi Arabia have released 18 more prisoners who will fly to Lahore tomorrow, ARY News reported on Monday.
The released Pakistanis will board the Lahore-bound Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight tomorrow. The releases are in line with a series of prisoner release bids that have taken place through Pakistan’s continuous diplomatic efforts with the Kingdom.
Just last month 62 prisoners were released and sent to Islamabad. The successful repatriation of these Pakistanis was attributed to Prime Minister Imran Khan. It was said that it was upon the premier’s instructions that the releases were made before the Eidul Azha.
In a tweet, PM Khan said that on his instructions, funds were arranged and a special flight brought back 62 prisoners from Saudi Arabia today so they could be back with their families for Eid.
He added that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government committed to the Pakistanis to helping the nationals in prisons abroad and assisting in their return to the country.
