In a significant development, over 100 Pakistani nationals have been deported from six countries, including Saudi Arabia, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), within the last 24 hours due to various legal and immigration violations.

Details of Deportations:

  • Saudi Arabia: The majority of deportations originated from Saudi Arabia, where authorities expelled individuals for reasons such as blacklisting, begging, overstaying visas, contract breaches, absconding from work, and working without a sponsor (Kafeel).
  • Canada: One Pakistani national was deported for overstaying their visa.
  • Iraq: Seven individuals were removed due to illegal residence.
  • UAE: One person was deported for lacking proper documentation, while nine others were repatriated after serving jail sentences.
  • Oman and Somaliland: Each country deported one Pakistani national for being blacklisted.

Arrests Upon Arrival:

Upon their return to Pakistan, 17 individuals deported from Saudi Arabia were taken into custody and transferred to the Anti-Human Trafficking Department (AHTD) for further investigation.

Airport Interceptions:

In a related development, immigration authorities at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport offloaded 47 passengers bound for 16 different countries due to visa and travel documentation issues. Among those offloaded were individuals blacklisted or lacking proper documentation

Conclusion:

These deportations highlight the critical importance of adhering to international immigration laws and regulations. They also underscore the ongoing challenges related to illegal migration and the necessity for individuals to ensure compliance with the legal requirements of host countries