More than 20,000 Pakistani nationals were deported from the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries between March 1 and July 13, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates accounting for the vast majority of the cases, according to figures presented in Pakistan's National Assembly.The data, shared by the Narcotics Control Ministry, showed that authorities in the Gulf cited a range of reasons for the deportations, including immigration violations, criminal offences, security concerns and documentation issues.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-t-beg-pakistan-strictly-warns-its-umrah-pilgrims-tells-them-to-fully-comply-with-saudi-laws-1786991746961">‘Don’t beg,’ Pakistan strictly warns its Umrah pilgrims, tells them to fully comply with Saudi laws</a><h2>Saudi Arabia accounts for most deportations</h2>Saudi Arabia recorded the highest number of deportations, sending back 15,500 Pakistani nationals during the period.The UAE followed with 3,803 cases, while the numbers from the other four GCC countries were significantly lower.Oman deported 1,606 Pakistanis, followed by Bahrain with 521, Qatar with 429 and Kuwait with 97.Together, the figures cover all six GCC countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.<h2>Visa violations and crime among reasons</h2>The ministry said deportations were linked to several categories of violations. These included illegal entry, overstaying, begging, drug-related offences, security concerns, and forged or improper documents.The data showed that 4,628 people were classified as absconders, while another 1,294 people who had served time in prison were deported.A further 968 Pakistanis were blacklisted, while 1,155 cases involved lost passports. Another 689 people were deported for visa violations, while 342 were sent back after being refused entry.More than 6,000 cases were listed under "Others", without a detailed breakdown from the ministry.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-you-want-peace-prepare-for-war-naravane-warns-china-not-pakistan-is-india-s-main-competitor-1787283477651">'If you want peace, prepare for war': Ex-Army chief Manoj Naravane warns China, not Pakistan, is India's main competitor</a><h2>Some cases linked to Iran war videos</h2>The figures also include cases involving Pakistani nationals who were detained or deported after filming or uploading videos and other material related to Iranian attacks in their cities during the ongoing Iran-US conflict.<h2>Figures do not cover voluntary returns</h2>Pakistan's Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, told lawmakers that the figures do not represent every Pakistani who left Gulf countries during the period.The data covers only people who were formally detained and deported after Pakistani diplomatic missions issued emergency travel documents. Pakistanis who left voluntarily or returned using valid passports were not included.

More than 20,000 Pakistanis have been deported from the six Gulf states since March, with Saudi Arabia accounting for most cases. But why are so many Pakistani nationals being sent back?

More than 20,000 Pakistani nationals were deported from the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries between March 1 and July 13, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates accounting for the vast majority of the cases, according to figures presented in Pakistan's National Assembly. The data, shared by the Narcotics Control Ministry, showed that authorities in the Gulf cited a range of reasons for the deportations, including immigration violations, criminal offences, security concerns and documentation issues. Also read | ‘Don’t beg,’ Pakistan strictly warns its Umrah pilgrims, tells them to fully comply with Saudi laws Saudi Arabia accounts for most deportations Saudi Arabia recorded the highest number of deportations, sending back 15,500 Pakistani nationals during the period. The UAE followed with 3,803 cases, while the numbers from the other four GCC countries were significantly lower. Oman deported 1,606 Pakistanis, followed by Bahrain with 521, Qatar with 429 and Kuwait with 97. Together, the figures cover all six GCC countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait. Visa violations and crime among reasons The ministry said deportations were linked to several categories of violations. These included illegal entry, overstaying, begging, drug-related offences, security concerns, and forged or improper documents. The data showed that 4,628 people were classified as absconders, while another 1,294 people who had served time in prison were deported. A further 968 Pakistanis were blacklisted, while 1,155 cases involved lost passports. Another 689 people were deported for visa violations, while 342 were sent back after being refused entry. More than 6,000 cases were listed under "Others", without a detailed breakdown from the ministry. Also read | 'If you want peace, prepare for war': Ex-Army chief Manoj Naravane warns China, not Pakistan, is India's main competitor Some cases linked to Iran war videos The figures also include cases involving Pakistani nationals who were detained or deported after filming or uploading videos and other material related to Iranian attacks in their cities during the ongoing Iran-US conflict. Figures do not cover voluntary returns Pakistan's Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, told lawmakers that the figures do not represent every Pakistani who left Gulf countries during the period. The data covers only people who were formally detained and deported after Pakistani diplomatic missions issued emergency travel documents. Pakistanis who left voluntarily or returned using valid passports were not included.

More than 20,000 Pakistanis have been deported from the six Gulf states since March, with Saudi Arabia accounting for most cases. But why are so many Pakistani nationals being sent back?

Over 20,000 Pakistanis deported from Gulf countries in four months. Here's Why

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Over 20,000 Pakistanis deported from Gulf countries in four months. Here's Why