Pakistan, May 14 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Interior Ministry has revealed that since the start of 2024, 5,402 Pakistani beggars have been deported from various countries, mostly from the Middle East. In a written report submitted to the National Assembly, the ministry stated that Saudi Arabia topped the list, deporting 5,033 Pakistani nationals involved in begging activities. The report highlights the growing need for stronger monitoring of Pakistanis living abroad.

According to official data, 4,850 beggars were deported in 2024 alone. These included 4,498 from Saudi Arabia, 242 from Iraq, 55 from Malaysia, and 49 from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The trend has continued into 2025.

So far in 2025, another 552 individuals have been de...