Islamabad, Jan 6: In the last 24 hours, 63 Pakistani nationals have been deported from four countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Malaysia, and Iraq. Upon their arrival at Karachi airport, they were processed in accordance with legal protocols before being allowed to return to their respective homes.
According to airport sources, Saudi Arabia deported 29 individuals, citing various reasons. Among them, four individuals were blacklisted, 15 were involved in absconding (haroob) cases, and 10 were deported for overstaying their visas. The deportations highlight the consequences of non-compliance with residency and labor laws in the Kingdom. Malaysia deported 16 Pakistanis who were identified as undocumented immigrants. These individuals were returned due to their failure to meet the legal entry or residency requirements in the country.
From Iraq, 11 individuals were repatriated on emergency passports. These deportations were attributed to cases of illegal entry and overstaying, underscoring the challenges faced by undocumented migrants in navigating immigration laws in foreign countries. The UAE also deported four Pakistani nationals, sending them back after determining their legal status was not compliant with local regulations.
Deportation cases often stem from issues like overstaying visas, undocumented entry, or failure to comply with host countries’ labor laws. Authorities in Pakistan continue to stress the importance of adhering to international immigration policies to avoid such situations. These incidents serve as a reminder for prospective migrants to ensure their travel and residency documentation is accurate and up to date to avoid legal complications abroad.
