Pakistan, March 27 -- Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested 10 Pakistani nationals, including five women, on charges of begging, as reported by national media on Thursday.

According to Geo News, citing sources from the Federal Investigation (FIA), UAE officials have informed Pakistani authorities about the arrests. Among those detained were three women from Vehari, Punjab-Amina Bibi, Kausar Bibi, and Farzana Bibi-along with Jamila Bibi and Zubaida Bibi from Lahore. They were apprehended in various operations while begging in the UAE.

The arrested individuals have been jailed and are set to be deported to Pakistan. In related actions, Muhammad Zakariya from Dera Ghazi Khan, Waseem Haider from Bahawalnagar, Muhammad Usman ...