Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged the United Kingdom to repatriate Pakistani citizens involved in anti-state propaganda while sitting abroad. He made a formal request during an important meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad today.

According to Radio Pakistan, the two sides also held detailed discussions on the repatriation of Pakistanis residing illegally in the United Kingdom. Extradition documents for Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja were handed over by the Government of Pakistan, with talks focusing on their immediate transfer to Pakistan. The Minister emphasized the immediate repatriation of these individuals as they are wanted in Pakistan.

He also presented concrete evidence against Pakistani citizens engaged in propaganda. He said Pakistan fully believes in freedom of expression but fake news poses a challenge for every country. He said no country can allow individuals living abroad to malign and slander the state and its institutions. Mohsin Naqvi further said Pakistan would welcome British cooperation in facilitating the return of those involved in anti-Pakistan propaganda.

He noted that the Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has already initiated the extradition process. The meeting also covered broader discussions on Pakistan-UK relations, security cooperation, and matters of mutual interest. Interior Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha and other senior officials were present on the occasion.