Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Pakistan-UK Deal on Extradition of Convicts and Dissidents
Pakistan and the UK had a meeting to discuss a deal.
Pakistan wants two people who criticize their government to be sent back.
These people, Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja, say the charges are not fair.
In return, Pakistan is willing to take back some Pakistani people who were convicted of serious crimes in the UK, like being part of a grooming gang.
The UK wants to deport these convicts, especially those who are no longer British citizens.
Both sides are trying to make an agreement, but they have different reasons for wanting this deal.
The UK is also concerned about fair legal processes, especially in politically sensitive cases.
Pakistan proposed to repatriate Pakistani-origin convicted sex offenders from the UK in exchange for the extradition of two political dissidents.
The two dissidents, Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja, have been living in exile in the UK since April 2022 and are critics of the Pakistani government.
The UK is seeking to deport Pakistani grooming gang convicts, particularly those stripped of their British citizenship.
The meeting between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott was framed as discussing security cooperation and countering fake news.
Pakistan and the UK have no formal extradition treaty, but ad hoc arrangements are possible under UK law.
- Who
- Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott
- What
- Pakistan proposed a deal to repatriate convicted sex offenders in exchange for the extradition of two political dissidents
- When
- 4th December
- Where
- Islamabad
- Why
- Pakistan seeks the extradition of political dissidents, while the UK wants to deport Pakistani grooming gang convicts
Pakistan's Perspective
UK's Perspective
Extradition of Political Dissidents
Pakistan's Perspective
Pakistan seeks the extradition of Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja, accusing them of anti-state propaganda.
UK's Perspective
The UK has not publicly commented on the extradition request, focusing on its own deportation priorities.
Deportation of Convicted Offenders
Pakistan's Perspective
Pakistan is willing to accept the return of convicted grooming gang members as part of the deal.
UK's Perspective
The UK aims to deport Pakistani-origin convicted sex offenders, particularly those stripped of British citizenship.
- Pakistan's Request
- Extradition of Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja
- UK's Request
- Deportation of Pakistani grooming gang convicts
- Meeting Date
- 4th December
- Pakistani Official
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
- British Official
- High Commissioner Jane Marriott
- Accusations Against Akbar and Raja
- Anti-state propaganda
- Grooming Gang Convicts
- Qari Abdul Rauf and Adil Khan
- Extradition Treaty Status
- No formal treaty, but ad hoc arrangements possible
