ISLAMABAD, 30 April, 2021 (TON): Pakistan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and other officials have been recalled by the government of Pakistan at the Pakistan embassy.

The officials have been recalled to make them part of a high-level inquiry into complaints of demanding bribes from the Pakistani expatriates.

 The spokesperson of the foreign office Zahid Chaudhri confirmed that the officials in the Pakistan embassy in Saudi Arabia had been called back.

"Our Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia has already returned and orders have been issued for the recall of six more officers of the diplomatic, community welfare and consular wings of the embassy," confirmed Chaudhri.

"Prime Minister Imran Khan had directed for an inquiry. The Prime Minister's directions were being fully implemented," he added.

"The Government of Pakistan attaches high importance to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis. The overseas Pakistanis are our greatest asset. Their role in national development is indispensable," said Chaudhri.

The high-level inquiry was initiated as per orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan, after complaints of alleged involvement in taking bribes from the laborers.

However, strict punishment has been announced by the Prime Minister for those found guilty of maltreatment of Pakistani nationals in Saudi Arabia.