More than 21,000 Pakistani nationals were deported from Gulf countries between March 1 and July 13, 2026, according to figures presented by the Ministry for Narcotics Control in the National Assembly.
A total of 21,951 deportations were recorded, with reasons including overstaying, illegal entry, begging, drug-related offences, forged documents, visa violations, refused asylum and security-related concerns.
Saudi Arabia recorded the highest number of deportations at nearly 15,500, followed by the UAE with 3,803 and Oman with 1,606. Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait also reported deportations of Pakistani nationals.
The figures were shared in the National Assembly in response to questions raised by MNA Hameed Hussain, highlighting the range of immigration and legal issues involved in the deportation cases.
