Pakistani Beggars (Credit: OpenAI)
Pakistan has witnessed a major international embarrassment as forty countries deported more than fifty two thousand Pakistani citizens in just eleven months. Most deportees were caught begging abroad. Several were also involved in illegal stay. Many overstayed visas. Authorities flagged misuse of visit visas. The trend shocked immigration agencies. It exposed systemic failures. Pakistan’s global image took a hit.
Pakistani journalist Zahid Gishkori revealed alarming numbers on social media platform X. He said nearly one hundred fifty five Pakistanis are deported every single day. Data was sourced from the Federal Investigation Agency. The figures cover eleven months. Deportations came from forty countries. The scale is unprecedented. Officials admitted concern. The issue is growing fast.
According to FIA data at least thirty four thousand deported Pakistanis were involved in begging. They were arrested by foreign authorities. Begging rings were busted in several countries. Many used religious tourist visas. Some exploited pilgrimage routes. This embarrassed host nations. Law enforcement took strict action. Deportations followed immediately. Pakistan faced criticism globally.
Saudi Arabia deported the highest number of Pakistani nationals. Around twenty four thousand were sent back. Most were caught begging in holy cities. Saudi authorities called it zero tolerance enforcement. Despite friendly ties action was firm. Illegal activities were not excused. Other Gulf nations followed. Pakistan faced diplomatic discomfort. The message was clear.
United Arab Emirates deported over six thousand Pakistanis from Dubai Abu Dhabi and other emirates. Qatar Bahrain Oman and Kuwait also sent back many. Charges included begging illegal stay and fraud. Authorities coordinated immigration checks. Gulf nations tightened entry rules. Pakistani travelers faced increased scrutiny. Trust deficit widened. Regional image suffered badly.
FIA reported that over twenty one thousand Pakistanis applied for asylum abroad. Many never returned after visit visas expired. Illegal stay became common. Some tried seeking refuge falsely. Others vanished into local economies. Over five years fifty four thousand were deported from Middle East countries. The pattern suggests organized misuse. Experts call it alarming. The system is under strain.
The Federal Investigation Agency presented these details before a parliamentary committee. The FIA Director General warned of human trafficking. Fake football clubs were created to send youths to Japan. Africans nations like Ethiopia Zambia Zimbabwe deported Pakistanis too. Officials called it a danger signal. Urgent reforms were advised. Global credibility is at stake. Immediate action is needed.
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