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Deportation data shows a mixed picture
The data presented in the National Assembly recently and seen by The Express Tribune showed that 21,951 Pakistanis were deported from Gulf countries between March 1 and July 13, 2026. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share at 15,495, followed by the UAE with 3,803 and Oman with 1,606.
Among the main reasons were “Other” cases (6,662), absconding (4,628), overstay/illegal entry or stay (2,811), jail cases (1,294), lost passports (1,155), blacklist cases (968), drugs (728) and visa violations (689).
The government has also rejected the impression that Pakistanis are being subjected to a blanket, country-specific deportation campaign, maintaining that deportations are linked to violations of host-country laws and immigration regulations.
The highest reported category of “Other,” though not specified, could be the cases of bounced rental cheques – a serious offence which can trigger legal cases, travel bans and visa problems, potentially leaving Pakistanis unable to return, facing detention or, separately, deportation.
The data presented in the National Assembly recently and seen by The Express Tribune showed that 21,951 Pakistanis were deported from Gulf countries between March 1 and July 13, 2026. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share at 15,495, followed by the UAE with 3,803 and Oman with 1,606.
Among the main reasons were “Other” cases (6,662), absconding (4,628), overstay/illegal entry or stay (2,811), jail cases (1,294), lost passports (1,155), blacklist cases (968), drugs (728) and visa violations (689).
The government has also rejected the impression that Pakistanis are being subjected to a blanket, country-specific deportation campaign, maintaining that deportations are linked to violations of host-country laws and immigration regulations.
The highest reported category of “Other,” though not specified, could be the cases of bounced rental cheques – a serious offence which can trigger legal cases, travel bans and visa problems, potentially leaving Pakistanis unable to return, facing detention or, separately, deportation.
