An agreement has been reached between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for the repatriation of 1100 Pakistanis, locked up in Saudi jails, informed Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid, reported Geo TV. 

Rashid said an understanding has been reached between the two countries during the recent visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Prisoners will have to pay a small fine in order to be released from jails, he said. 

However, those involved in serious crimes would be dealt with separately, he added. About 30 Pakistanis are currently facing death sentences in the Gulf country for crimes like murder and drug charges. 

During the recent visit of Khan, the two countries have signed memoranda of understanding on the establishment of the Saudi-Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council (SPSCC), combating illicit traffic in drugs, financing of projects in energy, hydropower generation, infrastructure, transport and communication, and water resource development; and also inked a cooperation agreement in combating crimes.