MNA Ali Musa Gilani denies UAE deportation reports as 'fake news'

Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Ali Musa Gilani has vehemently denied reports circulating about his deportation from the United Arab Emirates, dismissing them as "fake news." Gilani, son of Senate Chairperson Yousaf Raza Gilani, asserted on social media platform X that he traveled as per his schedule and returned on schedule, directly refuting claims made by former Pakistan Institute of Development Economics vice chancellor Nadeem Haque.

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I was not deported at all, it’s fake news! I travelled as per schedule and returned as per schedule.

Gilani expressed strong displeasure with the false reports, urging authorities to take action against the user who propagated the claim. He stated that such misinformation maligns the image of Pakistan and damages its diplomatic relations with the UAE. In a subsequent post, Gilani reiterated his denial, assuring that the UAE government is upholding its agreements with Pakistan for official passport holders. He specifically credited Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for their efforts in securing visa-free entry arrangements for Pakistani official and diplomatic passports.

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Let me assure people with official passports that the government of the UAE is upholding the agreement to the letter and spirit. The fake news circulating regarding deportation is FAKE.

He further emphasized the importance of prioritizing facts over misinformation, urging individuals to take pride in achievements that strengthen Pakistan's global standing. Gilani also noted that the user who initially made the deportation claim had since deleted their post. The MNA also pointed out that the deleted post included a photo as proof of his denial, but the photo lacked date and time verification. Earlier this month, Pakistan's interior ministry also denied reports of targeted deportations of Pakistanis from the UAE, stating that no country- or sect-specific expulsions were occurring.

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He should prove I was deported from Dubai. This account is maligning the image of Pakistan and its relations with the UAE.