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Saudi Arabia Deports Over 5,000 Pakistani Beggars

5/17/2025

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In a significant crackdown, Saudi Arabia has deported 5,033 Pakistani beggars in the past 16 months, with 369 more apprehended across five nations. Since January 2024, a total of 5,402 Pakistanis have been sent back from Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries, primarily from Sindh province. Meanwhile, over one million illegal Afghan nationals have also been repatriated since November 2023.

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Story summary

In a significant crackdown, Saudi Arabia has deported 5,033 Pakistani beggars in the past 16 months, with 369 more apprehended across five nations. Since January 2024, a total of 5,402 Pakistanis have been sent back from Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries, primarily from Sindh province. Meanwhile, over one million illegal Afghan nationals have also been repatriated since November 2023.