Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Wednesday said that there are 364 Pakistani imprisoned in jail across Saudi Arabia.

Replying to a question in Senate, he said these jails include Riyadh, Jubail, Buridah, Dammam, Khober and Oniza.

Aziz also said the embassy of Pakistan is extending all possible assistance to Pakistani prisoners present in jails and deportation centers in the Kingdom.

"Embassy has sought consular access for the detainees, to inquire about their welfare and extended to them all possible assistance and has also forwarded clemency requests from their relatives to the Royal Court."

The adviser said that the Saudi government provided translator's to the accused during the investigation process and proceedings in the courts.

"In serious offences, lawyers are provided on the government's expenses," he added.

However, in cases pending before the Labour Court, translators are provided by the embassy, he informed.

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