The Interior Ministry has denied reports claiming targeted deportation of Pakistani citizens from the United Arab Emirates.
The ministry said it had taken notice of speculative reporting in the media, especially on social media, about alleged deportations from the brotherly Islamic country.
According to the Interior Ministry, the information circulating online is misleading, baseless and part of negative propaganda by specific elements.
The ministry said that after reviewing details and figures, it was important to clarify that such reporting is malicious and aimed at creating a false impression.
Ministry of Interior has taken notice of speculative reporting in sections of media especially social media about targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from brotherly Islamic country of UAE.
— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) May 8, 2026
No country or sect being targeted
The Interior Ministry said no Pakistani citizens are being deported from the UAE, or any other country, on the basis of nationality, country or sect.
It clarified that no specific deportation of any country or sect is being carried out from any country.
Officials said deportation, wherever it takes place, is a routine process under the legal system and regulations of the host country. Such cases may involve violation of local laws, visa expiry, overstay or illegal documents.
Pakistanis still getting UAE work visas
The ministry said Pakistani nationals continue to travel to the UAE and other friendly countries. It added that Pakistanis are still obtaining work visas after fulfilling visa and employment requirements, without any discriminatory policy.
The Interior Ministry said fake news being spread through social media posts is malicious and fabricated. It said such posts are being circulated to fulfill fabricated objectives and create confusion among the public.
Cases taken up through diplomatic channels
The ministry said any issue involving a Pakistani citizen is always taken up on a case-by-case basis with the concerned country. It added that such matters are handled through established Foreign Office diplomatic channels.
The ministry's dismissal comes following a report in the New York Times, which claimed the UAE reportedly demanded repayment of a $3.5 billion loan from Pakistan and allegedly expelled thousands of Pakistani Shias.
The report said the UAE has been deporting Pakistani Shia workers since at least mid-April. Around two million Pakistanis currently live in the UAE and collectively sent nearly $8 billion in remittances to Pakistan last year.
The report also stated that workers from countries such as Iraq and Lebanon were not included in the alleged deportation campaign.
Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the regional conflict has reportedly frustrated the UAE, particularly because Islamabad did not strongly condemn Iranian attacks on Emirati territory. Iran is said to have launched more missiles and drones at the UAE than at any other country in the region during the conflict.
The report suggested that Pakistan’s efforts to negotiate a ceasefire, while the UAE supported increasing military pressure on Iran and publicly condemning Tehran’s actions, created an impression in Abu Dhabi that Islamabad was leaning closer to Iran.
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