ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that around 3,500 Pakistanis were deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for violating social media laws during the Iran–US conflict. Responding during Question Hour, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the government is providing all possible assistance to the affected individuals and their families. Replying to a question by MNA Samina Khalid Ghurki, he said there …
3,500 Pakistanis deported from UAE over social media law violations: NA told
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that around 3,500 Pakistanis were deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for violating social media laws during the Iran–US conflict.
Responding during Question Hour, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the government is providing all possible assistance to the affected individuals and their families.
Replying to a question by MNA Samina Khalid Ghurki, he said there are no Pakistani prisoners on death row in Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, as capital punishment has been abolished there.
He added that Pakistani missions in these countries have dedicated sections to assist imprisoned nationals by visiting jails, addressing concerns, and providing legal support to those who cannot afford lawyers.
He further informed the House that under the prisoner transfer agreement with the United Kingdom, nine Pakistani prisoners were repatriated during 2024 and 2025.
On another question regarding Pakistanis stranded due to incidents involving Somali pirates, he said efforts are underway to secure their release, adding that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is personally monitoring the situation.
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq directed that the matter be given special attention.
Responding to a question on illegal migration, the minister said undocumented migration has caused serious challenges and loss of lives, particularly in attempts to reach Europe via Libya and some Gulf countries.
He said that on the Prime Minister’s directives, action has been taken against officials involved in facilitating illegal migration, resulting in the dismissal of 100 FIA personnel.
He added that airport screening systems have been strengthened to curb human smuggling and protect Pakistan’s international reputation.
He clarified that the UAE action was part of regulatory enforcement and not specifically targeted at Pakistani nationals.
Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis Aoun Chaudhry said the number of deportations from the UAE is relatively small compared to the overall Pakistani community there.
He also informed the House about the case of a Pakistani national from Mardan allegedly killed in Italy, saying the government has taken notice and is assisting the family.
He added that he personally met the victim’s family and assured full support, including repatriation of the body and financial assistance, while the embassy has been directed to pursue the case.
