Approximately 22,000 Pakistani nationals have been deported from Gulf countries over a four-month period due to issues such as begging and visa violations.

The Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a strict warning to incoming Umrah pilgrims and workers, urging Pakistani nationals to fully comply with Saudi laws and visa conditions, specifically advising them not to beg.

Nigerian police in Benue state have arrested five Pakistani nationals and recovered 35 mobile phones from them. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation.

Pakistan's business community claims the UAE has imposed a silent visa ban, creating a 'serious challenge' for Pakistani nationals. UAE authorities, however, deny any such ban, stating that all visa categories continue to be processed.

Four men, reportedly Pakistani nationals, were gunned down in South Africa, while Ghana received a new batch of its citizens evacuated from the country amid xenophobic attacks.

Pakistani nationals held hostage by Somali pirates have released a desperate video plea for help, highlighting their dire situation.

Police officers from the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) conducted "Operation Sirius" in Bihać, searching six locations and arresting eight individuals suspected of migrant smuggling, three of whom are Pakistani nationals.

Cambodia has reached an agreement for the early repatriation of 54 Pakistani nationals who were previously detained, as confirmed by Pakistan's Foreign Office.

An oil tanker has been hijacked off the coast of Somalia, with eleven Pakistani nationals reported to be among the crew taken hostage.

More than 10,600 Pakistani nationals, including students, pilgrims, and other travelers, have returned from Iran in a recent influx.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Dar chaired a review meeting, ordering intensified measures to facilitate and support Pakistani nationals in the Middle East as the regional crisis deepens.

Pakistani nationals hauled suitcases across the border from Iran, describing missiles being launched and travel chaos as they scrambled to leave the country after the US and Israel launched strikes…

Authorities are intensifying their search for local gangster Karanjit Singh, also known as Gugga, who escaped a Jammu juvenile home with two Pakistani inmates. The Pakistani nationals were apprehended in Ambala and handed over to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Gugga, believed to be the escape's architect, remains at large, with his mother also missing.

Gulf countries have deported more than 20,000 Pakistani nationals, citing reasons such as begging, security concerns, immigration violations, and criminal offenses.

A suspected Pakistani ISI operative was arrested by the West Bengal Special Task Force at the India-Bangladesh border in Bangaon while attempting to flee. Another suspected Pakistani national was also apprehended in connection with the incident.

Pakistani authorities intercepted seven passengers, including four Pakistani nationals, suspected of attempting to travel illegally to Cyprus via Saudi Arabia as part of a migrant smuggling operation.

An NIA court has acquitted six Pakistani nationals arrested in 2019 for allegedly smuggling 218kg of heroin. They were, however, sentenced to eight years rigorous imprisonment for entering India without valid documents.

Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina arrested individuals and prevented the smuggling of Turkish, Afghan, and Pakistani nationals in the Gradiška and Ravno areas as part of operation 'Illegal Crossings 2026'.

Italy has announced a quota for 10,500 Pakistani workers over the next three years. An Italian envoy highlighted Pakistan's contributions to Mideast peace and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's support for Islamabad's diplomatic efforts.

Five individuals, including two Pakistani nationals, have been sent to judicial custody for 25 days as part of an NIA case concerning terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan and Cambodia have reached an agreement for the early repatriation of 54 Pakistani nationals. These individuals were arrested in Cambodia following a raid on a scam center.

Indian security forces tracked down and identified three Lashkar operatives, operating under "The Resistance Front" and identified as Pakistani nationals, responsible for an attack in Pahalgam.

UAE officials have acknowledged and praised the significant contributions of Pakistani nationals to the development and growth of the United Arab Emirates.

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The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has initiated a program to facilitate and reach out to Pakistani nationals residing in the United Arab Emirates, responding to heightened tensions in the Middle East.

FO urges Pakistani nationals residing in Gulf region to remain vigilant, follow official guidance

Two Pakistani nationals escaped a juvenile home in Jammu and were arrested 400km away in Ambala Cantonment railway station. They had broken out with a local gangster who injured two police officers. The Pakistani duo planned to flee the country via Nepal. The injured policemen are hospitalized. A fresh FIR has been registered against the trio.

Data reveals that at least 21,951 Pakistani nationals were deported from Gulf states, including 15,495 from Saudi Arabia, by March 1, with illegal stay and drug-related offenses cited as reasons.

A Karnataka government officer was attacked for allegedly excluding Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals from the SIR list, prompting the former deputy mayor to demand the resignation of the state's home minister.

Reports indicate that four Pakistani nationals have been gunned down in South Africa, with details surrounding the incident yet to be fully disclosed.

A curious case has emerged in Karnataka where a mother and son, identified as Pakistani nationals, allegedly obtained Indian ration and voter identity cards by concealing their true nationality, while the father and three other children are Indian citizens.

Pakistan's Parliamentary Affairs Minister stated that the issue of Pakistani nationals being deported from the UAE has been referred to a Senate panel, revealing that 3,494 Pakistanis were deported between January and April.

Four Pakistani nationals have been repatriated from India.

Six Pakistani nationals have been sentenced to 20 years in prison for smuggling heroin worth ₹384 crore into Indian waters. The case stems from a December 2021 operation where their boat, "Al Husseini," was intercepted off the Jakhau coast in Kutch.

Police in Beluran, Malaysia, have arrested six Pakistani nationals suspected of involvement in a viral fight incident that occurred in a local shop.

Qatar has suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani nationals, a decision reportedly made in the context of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Police on the Greek island of Crete dismantled a major international criminal network suspected of smuggling hundreds of Pakistani nationals into Greece using a sophisticated work-visa fraud scheme, leading to the arrest of 21 individuals.

Pakistan's ambassador has urged Pakistani nationals residing in Iran, particularly those in Qom, to register for swift repatriation, citing difficulties in arranging departures and bus shortages.

The United Kingdom has transitioned to a digital e-Visa system for Pakistani citizens, eliminating physical passport stickers while maintaining current processing times.

Three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, escaped from a juvenile home in Jammu after injuring two police officers.