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Interior Ministry Rejects Reports of Targeted Deportations From UAE
The ministry said reports of 1,200 deportations were fabricated and that Pakistanis meeting visa rules still receive UAE work permits.
- On Friday, The Interior Ministry rejected reports of targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates, calling them "vicious propaganda" spread by vested interests.
- A report in The New York Times alleged a "large-scale expulsion" of Pakistani workers, citing 20 Pakistani Shias who claimed deportations stemmed from "perceived Emirati displeasure over Pakistan's response to Iranian strikes."
- Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi noted The Consulate General in Dubai issued around 2,714 emergency travel documents, while the embassy in Abu Dhabi issued 780 between January to April 2026.
- Andrabi stated the high number was "mainly driven by administrative actions, including immigration status violation and other legal infractions," dismissing political motivations.
- The Interior Ministry maintained that Pakistanis continue to access work visas in the UAE "without prejudice," clarifying that recent debt repayments were routine financial transactions.
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Interior ministry rejects reports of targeted deportations from UAE
The Ministry of Interior on Friday dismissed reports regarding alleged targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates, describing such claims as “malafide” and part of a “vicious propaganda” campaign. The issue first surfaced last month when some social media accounts claimed that around 1,200 Pakistanis had been deported from the UAE over visa-related issues and alleged legal violations in the aftermath of the region…
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