Around 20,000 Pakistanis are imprisoned in 88 countries worldwide. According to documents available with Raised By Numbers, 68 Pakistanis are on death row, who have been sentenced for offenses such as terrorism, murder, and drug smuggling.

Saudi Arabia holds the highest number of Pakistani prisoners, with 10,432 individuals incarcerated. The United Arab Emirates follows with 5,292 Pakistanis in its prisons. Other countries with significant numbers of Pakistani prisoners include Malaysia with 463, the United Kingdom with 321, and Oman with 578.

In Turkey, 387 Pakistanis are imprisoned, while Bahrain holds 371, and Greece has 598 Pakistani inmates. China has 406 Pakistani prisoners, Germany has 90, and Iraq has 40.

In the United States, there are 114 Pakistanis in prison, while Sri Lanka has 89, and Spain has 92. Afghanistan holds 85 Pakistani prisoners, South Africa has 48, and France has 186.

These figures highlight the widespread presence of Pakistani nationals in foreign prisons, often facing severe charges and sentences. The data underscores the need for diplomatic efforts to address the legal challenges faced by these individuals abroad.