More than 21,900 Pakistani nationals have been deported from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries since March 1, 2026, with Saudi Arabia accounting for the largest share of deportations, according to figures presented in the National Assembly.
The data was shared in a written reply during Thursday’s Question Hour in response to questions raised by MNA Hameed Hussain.
The deportations were linked to various immigration and legal violations, including illegal entry or stay, visa violations, absconding, begging, drug-related offences, forged documents and security-related cases.
Saudi Arabia recorded the highest number of deportations, sending 15,495 Pakistanis back to the country.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) deported 3,802 Pakistani nationals, while Bahrain accounted for 521 deportations. Oman also deported 521 Pakistanis, followed by Qatar with 429 and Kuwait with 97.
The figures show that Saudi Arabia accounted for the overwhelming majority of Pakistani deportations recorded during the period.
According to the government’s data, 4,628 Pakistanis were deported as absconders, while 1,294 were jailed and 968 were blacklisted.
Another 1,155 cases involved lost passports, while 689 Pakistanis were deported over visa violations. A further 342 cases involved refused entry into Gulf countries.
The data also included 472 Pakistani beggars deported from GCC countries.
Nine Pakistani nationals were deported from the UAE through Interpol, while other cases involved expired iqamas or passports, impersonation, refusal of onward travel, theft and other immigration violations.
Saudi Arabia alone deported 3,921 Pakistani absconders, compared with 636 deportations of Pakistani absconders by the UAE.
The kingdom also deported 1,924 Pakistanis over illegal entry or stay. The UAE recorded 347 such cases, while Oman deported 295 Pakistanis for the same reason.
The government clarified that the figures cover Pakistani nationals who were formally detained and deported through the relevant authorities.
Pakistanis who returned voluntarily or travelled back using valid passports were not included in the figures.
The large number of deportations highlights continuing concerns over immigration compliance among Pakistanis working or travelling to Gulf countries, particularly as authorities in the region strengthen enforcement of residency, employment and immigration regulations.
