Has UAE stopped visa renewals for Pakistanis and started targeted expulsion?

ISLAMABAD – Multiple unverified reports circulating on social media claimed that the United Arab Emirates have stopping renewing visas of Pakistani nationals and started their expulsion. Some users on social media claimed that their visas have been canceled by the UAE government despite no violation as they are facing forced deportation. In response, Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has taken notice of speculative reporting in sections of media especially social media about targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from brotherly Islamic country of UAE. “Having gone through the details and data it is necessary to state that all such reporting is malafide and part of vicious propaganda by vested interest. No country or sect specific deportations from any country including UAE are being carried out,” it clarified. “Deportations, if any, are a routine process in line with the host country regulations and legal system, violations of their laws and overstay / illegal documentation”. “At the same time Pakistani nationals, having fulfilled host country visa and work based requirements continue to visit / access work visas in UAE and other friendly countries without prejudice,” it confirmed. Fake news being paddled to the contrary along with social media posts is malicious and fabricated with a purpose to serve ulterior motives, it said. The ministry said any issue or access with any Pakistani national is always taken up on case to case basis with the concerned country through established foreign office channels.