ISLAMABAD: The issue of Pakistani nationals being deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been referred to a Senate standing committee for further investigation, following a statement in the upper house by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry.
During a Senate session on May 22, 2026, Minister Chaudhry stated that there is no evidence to suggest that Pakistani citizens are being singled out for deportation from the Gulf state. He revealed that a total of 3,494 Pakistani nationals were deported from the UAE between January and April 2026, and described reports of victimisation as 'propaganda'.
The minister's remarks came in response to opposition concerns about the treatment of Pakistanis in the UAE. The Senate panel will now examine the details of these deportations and assess whether any discriminatory practices are involved.
