DID Press: Reports from Pakistan indicate that United Arab Emirates has expelled a large number of Pakistani Shia workers, with many alleging bank accounts were frozen and assets blocked during deportation.
Local journalist Nader Baloch said many affected individuals, after years of employment in the UAE, reported being unable to access savings or transfer funds before being forced to return home.
Previous reports by human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, have raised concerns about sudden deportations and lack of transparency in labor and security procedures in the UAE, particularly affecting migrant workers.
Official figures show more than 1.2 million Pakistanis live and work in the UAE, making it a key source of remittance inflows for Pakistan’s economy. Analysts warn that large-scale expulsions could disrupt financial flows and impact household incomes.
Neither UAE authorities nor Pakistan’s government have issued an official response confirming or denying allegations of targeted expulsions or asset seizures. Islamabad has stated the issue is under review.