Over 21,000 Pakistanis Deported From Gulf Countries in 5 Months

Between March 1 and July 13, 2026, a total of 21,951 Pakistanis were deported from Gulf countries, according to a written response provided to the National Assembly. The primary reasons for deportation included overstaying visas, begging, illegal entry, drug possession, denied asylum, falsified documents, and security concerns. The Ministry for Narcotics Control reported that 4,628 absconders were sent back, while 1,294 individuals were deported from jails.

Moreover, 968 Pakistanis were placed on a blacklist, 1,155 deportation cases were due to lost passports, 689 were returned for visa violations, and 342 were turned away upon arrival in Gulf states. The highest number of deportations came from Saudi Arabia, with approximately 15,500 Pakistanis being returned. The United Arab Emirates followed with 3,803 deportations, while Oman handled 1,606 cases, Bahrain dealt with 521, Qatar with 429, and Kuwait sent back 97 Pakistanis.

An additional 6,662 Pakistanis were deported under the "Others" category, though the specific offenses were not disclosed. The report also mentioned 472 Pakistani beggars were returned to their home country. Nine Pakistanis were deported from the UAE via Interpol, and several others were expelled due to various violations, including impersonation, expired visa and passport, theft, and immigration infractions.

Saudi Arabia was responsible for deporting the most absconders, with 3,921 cases, followed by the UAE with 636. Saudi Arabia also handled 1,924 deportations for overstaying or entering illegally, while the UAE and Oman deported 347 and 295 Pakistanis, respectively, for the same reasons.