- Pakistanis continue to have access to work visas in the UAE: Ministry of Interior.
- No sect-specific deportations carried out from UAE: ministry.
- Reports on social media fabricate “to serve ulterior motives”: ministry.
The government on Friday dismissed reports of targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates, calling them “evil propaganda” spread by vested interests.
The Ministry of Interior issued the clarification after reports surfaced on social media alleging the targeted deportation of Pakistani workers from the Gulf country in recent weeks.
The speculation apparently gained traction after Pakistan repaid $3.5 billion in debt to the UAE last month, increasing pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
In a post on X, the Home Office said it found all the reporting “mala fide” after reviewing the details and data.
“No country- or sect-specific deportations from any country, including the UAE, are carried out,” it added.
The ministry clarified that any deportations were a routine process in accordance with the host country’s rules and legal system, violations of their laws, overreach or illegal documentation.
It said that Pakistani nationals, after fulfilling the host country’s visa and work-based requirements, continue to visit or access work visas in the UAE and other friendly countries without prejudice.
The ministry maintained that the “fake news being sold” and social media posts regarding the reported deportations were malicious and fabricated “to serve ulterior motives”.
It added that any issue relating to Pakistani nationals abroad was dealt with on a case-by-case basis with the relevant country through established State Department channels.
