Pakistan's Interior Ministry and federal government denied reports that the United Arab Emirates carried out targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals on Friday [1].

These denials address concerns regarding the stability of the Pakistani expatriate community in the UAE, a region that serves as a critical source of remittances for Pakistan's economy.

Authorities said that the reports of expulsions were fabricated and malafide [2]. The ministry said there was no evidence to support the claims that the UAE was conducting deportations based on a person's country of origin, or religious sect [3].

Government officials said the circulating information was fake news [4]. The ministry said that no targeted campaign to remove Pakistani citizens from the UAE was taking place [1].

While reports had circulated suggesting a systemic effort to expel nationals, the federal government said such claims lacked a factual basis [2]. The ministry said it remains in communication with relevant authorities to ensure the welfare of its citizens abroad [3].

This official rejection follows a wave of social media reports and unofficial accounts alleging that Pakistani nationals were being singled out for removal from the Emirates [4]. The government said it is committed to verifying the status of its citizens, and correcting misinformation that could cause unnecessary panic within the diaspora [1].

“The Interior Ministry called claims of country- or sect-specific expulsions fake news.”

The official denial by the Pakistani government suggests a desire to maintain diplomatic stability and economic ties with the UAE. Because the UAE is a primary destination for Pakistani labor, rumors of mass deportations can trigger economic anxiety and social unrest among the millions of workers who support their families back home through remittances.