Another embarrassment for Pakistan: Govt admits their 20,000 citizens imprisoned in 88 countries

Lahore: At least 20,000 Pakistanis are currently imprisoned across 88 countries, mostly in Saudi Arabia and UAE, according to official data. Among those incarcerated, 68 Pakistani nationals face the death penalty, convicted for crimes such as terrorism, murder, and drug trafficking, The Express Tribune newspaper reported on Thursday citing the government report.