British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday for a discussion on Pak-UK relations, security cooperation, and the repatriation of Pakistanis living illegally in the UK.
The meeting also focused heavily on Pakistan’s request for the immediate extradition of Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja.
During the meeting, both sides held a detailed conversation on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing security cooperation.
Matters of mutual interest, including countering misinformation and improving legal collaboration, were also discussed.
Pakistan requests extradition of Shahzad Akbar, Adil Raja
Mohsin Naqvi informed the British envoy that Pakistan has formally requested the UK government to extradite Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja, both of whom are wanted in Pakistan on various charges. He stressed that their activities require urgent legal action:
“Both individuals are wanted in Pakistan, so they should be immediately extradited,” Naqvi said.
Pakistan provided the British side with solid evidence against the two individuals, who, according to the Interior Minister, have been spreading propaganda abroad.
Addressing fake news and propaganda
Minister Naqvi highlighted Pakistan’s stance on misinformation: “I fully believe in freedom of expression, but fake news is a problem for every country,” he stated.
He added that no country can allow slander or defamation against its state and institutions from foreign soil. Naqvi said Pakistan would welcome British cooperation to ensure the return of those involved in anti-Pakistan propaganda.
Repatriation of illegal Pakistanis in UK
The two sides also discussed the repatriation of Pakistanis residing illegally in the United Kingdom, an ongoing issue long under negotiation between Islamabad and London.
Both officials agreed to continue close coordination to resolve pending matters and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
