Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have increased strict surveillance and visa restrictions on Pakistani citizens.

Pakistan’s international image has taken a severe blow after Saudi Arabia deported nearly 56,000 Pakistani beggars. Official data shows that even after placing thousands on no-fly lists, Pakistan ...

The large-scale deportations highlight growing concerns among Gulf countries over organised begging networks and violations of local residency and labour laws.

Dubai sent back around 6,000 individuals, while Azerbaijan deported about 2,500 Pakistani nationals accused of begging.

Pakistani beggars earn billions every year and even travel to Gulf nations posing as pilgrims. Here’s how begging turned into a big business.

Amid growing concerns over organised begging and criminal activities abroad, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ...

A cross-border embarrassment unfolds as mass deportations and airport offloading expose how organised begging rackets abroad have triggered travel crackdowns, visa freezes and serious diplomatic ...

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have increased scrutiny of Pakistani nationals due to concerns about organized begging rings, ...

At least 56,000 Pakistani nationals have been deported by Saudi Arabia for their involvement in organised begging.

Last month, the UAE stopped issuing visas to most Pakistani citizens due to concerns about individuals arriving in the ...

Saudi Arabia has deported 56,000 Pakistani beggars despite Pakistan’s no-fly lists and airport checks. Economic distress, misuse of Umrah visas, religious charity perceptions and organised gangs drive ...

In a major crackdown on Pakistani beggars, Saudi Arabia deported around 56,000 Pakistani nationals over allegations of organised begging. Meanwhile, the UAE has imposed visa restrictions on most ...