ON June 23 a Pakistani, Ali Sher Chandio, who belonged to Dadu, was beheaded in Saudi Arabia. He had been in jail since 2005 and was allegedly accused of robbery and murder. He was buried in Saudi Arabia and his family members were not contacted by the Pakistan ambassador or the government of Pakistan. Also, the Pakistan government has no idea about the case.

A few months ago a Sri Lankan midwife was beheaded and after that 11 Bengalis were also beheaded.

Human rights’ activists have always opposed such action and declared it a violation of human rights. The violation of human rights is on the rise in Saudi Arabia. You cannot protest for your rights. Women are not allowed to drive.

Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia face a grim situation. They are treated like slaves. The government of Pakistan should take measures to resolve the various problems of overseas Pakistanis who have been living there for a long time, away from their children and family members.

DARYA KHAN CHANDIO

Hyderabad