{
  "id": 20143361,
  "title": "Pakistani executed in Eastern Province for methamphetamine trafficking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/pakistani-executed-in-eastern-province-for-methamphetamine-trafficking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T08:12:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/kropobk6j"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to Saudi authorities, a Pakistani man named Mohammed Asad Zaib Jehanzaib Khan was executed in the Eastern Province after being convicted of smuggling methamphetamine into the country. The Ministry of Interior confirmed the execution took place on Sunday, Jumada Al-Akhirah 5, 1448 AH, or November 15, 2026. Khan was arrested by security authorities and subsequently charged with the crime. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to death. The conviction and sentence were upheld on appeal and confirmed by the Supreme Court. A royal order was issued for the execution to be carried out, which occurred in the Eastern Province. The ministry emphasized its commitment to protecting society from drug-related dangers and enforcing legal penalties against traffickers and dealers. They warned against engaging in such criminal activities.",
  "summary": "Saudi authorities executed a Pakistani national in the Eastern Province after he was convicted of smuggling methamphetamine into the Kingdom.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}