The development emerged during discussions led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who raised the issue of the extradition of Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja, both of whom are residing in the UK and are sought by Pakistan.

British authorities had earlier requested the repatriation of Pakistani-origin Adil Khan and Qari Abdul Rauf, who were convicted in Rochdale of sexually abusing and exploiting 47 girls over two years. Both were jailed in 2012. Their British citizenship was revoked following their convictions.

However, days before a UK court was set to order their deportation to Pakistan, both men renounced their Pakistani citizenship, prompting Islamabad to refuse their return.

Sources said Pakistan is now prepared to reconsider its return if the UK hands over Akbar and Raja.

“If Britain extradites the individuals wanted by Pakistan, we are ready to take back Adil Khan and Qari Abdul Rauf,” a source familiar with the talks said.

No formal agreement has yet been announced, and discussions between the two governments are ongoing.