A special cabinet committee has finalised the returns, readmission, and extradition agreements between Pakistan and Britain, reported Radio Pakistan on Monday.
A special committee meeting, chaired by the Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed in Islamabad, gave the approval.
The agreement will be submitted for signing between the two countries after final consultation with the United Kingdom.
Following the cabinet’s approval, the draft agreement was sent to the British government for consultation last month.
Under the agreement, only those citizens will be repatriated who have been sentenced by relevant courts.
The committee also decided to conclude the Pak-UK Extradition Treaty at the earliest. The treaty will enable the extradition of convicted persons between the two countries.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari also attended the meeting.
Pakistan and Britain have agreed to complete the extradition treaty between the two countries at the earliest.
The understanding to this effect came during the meeting of Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad and British High Commissioner Christian Turner here on Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad stressed on taking measures to ensure that the criminals do not find refuge anywhere. He said Britain's positive security advice about Pakistan has improved its image globally.
On this occasion, British High Commissioner expressed satisfaction over Pakistan's arrangements to fight Covid pandemic. He underlined the importance of enhancing trade between the two countries.
The British High Commissioner said restoration of British and Virgin Airlines will help promote trade and tourism between the two countries.