ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia on Friday inked an agreement for the transfer of sentenced persons between the two countries, days after the arrest of around 300 foreign nationals involved in IT-related fraud cases in Pakistan.

The pact was signed during a visit by Malaysian Home Minister Dato’ Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, who called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House.

PM Shehbaz witnessed the signing of the agreement between the Malaysian home minister and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening close and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Malaysia across all spheres, including security, law enforcement, and trade and investment.

Welcoming the Malaysian home minister, the premier conveyed his warm wishes for Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim. He enquired about his health and wished him an early recovery.

The regional situation was also discussed during the meeting. In this context, the prime minister appreciated Malaysia’s support for Pakistan’s regional peace efforts.

The home minister conveyed the greetings of his prime minister to PM Shehbaz and expressed Malaysia’s keen desire to further strengthen its robust ties with Pakistan.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi and other senior officials were also present during the meeting.

Published in Dawn, August 22nd, 2026