The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to file within two weeks a comprehensive report on the number of Pakistani nationals languishing in various Indian jails without trial.

A bench headed by Justice R M Lodha also asked the government to explain as to why four women among the jailed Pakistanis should not be repatriated without any delay.

The court was hearing a plea by J&K National Panthers' Party Chief Bhim Singh seeking its directions to the Centre to release around 300 Pakistani nationals, lodged in different jails of the country.

The bench adjourned the matter for two weeks after hearing arguments from various sides.