Rs8.8 million fine paid to secure release of 77 prisoners, NA told

07 Feb, 2014

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has paid Rs 8.8 million fine to secure release/repatriation of 77 prisoners from United Arab Emirates (UAE) from March 2008 todate, National Assembly told on Friday.

In a written reply to the question of Belum Hasnain, the minister for foreign affairs said the prisoners have already completed their sentences on minor charges.

A vast majority of prisoners were involved in begging, illegal stay, working on visit visa driving under the influence of alcohol, non-payment of loan etc.

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