Saudi Arabia and UAE have tightened security checks on Pakistani nationals over begging and illegal activities. | One of ...

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

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

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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 ...

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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 ...

Despite repeated deportations, stricter visa rules and warnings from host nations, organised begging networks linked to Pakistan continue to operate across borders.

Operators must obtain a permit from the guiding centre, with applications open for 60 days from the first of Jumada al Thani.