Saudi Arabia Deports 24,000 Pakistani Beggars After Warning To Islamabad

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have tightened scrutiny on Pakistani nationals amid growing concerns over organised begging and criminal activity abroad, a trend Pakistani authorities say is harming the country's international standing.

Saudi Arabia alone has deported 24,000 Pakistanis over allegations of begging this year, while the UAE has imposed visa restrictions on most Pakistani citizens, citing concerns that some were "getting involved in criminal activities" after arriving in the country.