Nearly 22,000 Pakistanis Deported From Gulf Nations for Violations

A significant number of Pakistani citizens, nearly 22,000, faced deportation from Gulf countries between March 1 and July 13, 2026. The reasons cited for their removal span a range of offenses, including visa violations, overstaying their permitted duration, engaging in begging, and presenting forged documents. These figures were officially disclosed in a written response to Pakistan's National Assembly.

During this period, 21,951 Pakistanis were deported. Among them, 4,628 were classified as absconders, while 1,294 were imprisoned and 968 were blacklisted. Further complicating matters, 1,155 deportation cases involved lost passports. Additionally, 689 Pakistanis were deported specifically for visa violations, and 342 were denied entry altogether.

Saudi Arabia was a major contributor to these deportations, responsible for 3,921 absconders and 1,924 individuals removed for visa-related offenses. The United Arab Emirates also deported a substantial number, including 636 absconders and 347 for visa violations. Oman deported 295 Pakistanis for visa-related issues. The report also noted that nine Pakistani nationals were deported from the UAE via Interpol.