Over 21,000 Pakistanis Deported from Gulf Countries in 2026
Between March 1 and July 13, 2026, a total of 21,951 Pakistani nationals were deported from Gulf countries, as reported during a Question Hour session in Pakistan on August 20, 2026. The data was presented in response to a query by Member of the National Assembly Hameed Hussain.
The deportations included 4,628 absconders, 1,294 jailed individuals, and 968 blacklisted persons. Other reasons for deportation included lost passports (1,155 cases), visa violations (689 cases), and refused entry (342 cases).
Additionally, issues such as overstaying, begging, and forged documentation contributed to the deportations. Saudi Arabia accounted for the highest number of deportations, sending back 3,921 absconders and 1,924 individuals for visa-related offences.
The UAE deported 636 absconders and 347 for visa violations, while Oman deported 295 for similar reasons. These figures reflect the challenges faced by Pakistani emigrants in the Gulf region.
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