Over 200 Pakistanis have been deported from various countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United States.
According to immigration sources, a total of 220 Pakistanis were deported from countries such as the U.S., China, Turkey, Zimbabwe, and Senegal. Upon their return, 12 individuals were arrested in Karachi.
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Deportations from Saudi Arabia
Between January 19 and 21, a 48-hour period saw the deportation of several Pakistanis from Saudi Arabia for the following reasons:
- Online visa not appearing in the system: 1 individual
- Cancelled visas: 1 individual
- Re-entry denial: 1 individual
- Blacklisting: 3 individuals
- Begging after being released from prison: 17 individuals
Additionally, deportations occurred for these reasons:
- Lost passports: 2 individuals
- Overstaying visa: 3 individuals
- Working without a sponsor (kafeel): 16 individuals
- Complaints filed by sponsors: 17 individuals
- Other reasons: 12 individuals
Deportations from Other Countries
- United States: 2 passengers traveling under emergency travel arrangements were deported.
- Zimbabwe: 3 individuals were sent back after being stopped by immigration authorities.
- Cyprus, Pretoria, Qatar, Uganda, and China: A total of 6 Pakistanis were deported.
- United Arab Emirates: 103 individuals were deported after being released from jail and provided emergency travel documents.
- Senegal: 2 passengers, who were victims of human trafficking from Pakistan, were deported and returned home.
These incidents highlight ongoing challenges related to immigration compliance and human trafficking.
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