The National Assembly of Pakistan was informed on Monday that more than 164,000 Pakistanis were deported from Gulf countries over the past five years, according to official data presented by the Ministry of Interior.
The report revealed that the highest number of deportations came from Saudi Arabia, where 108,029 Pakistanis were sent back during the period under review. The United Arab Emirates followed with 40,497 deportations, while Oman accounted for 9,814 cases. Qatar and Bahrain recorded 2,971 and 2,779 deportations respectively.
The figures were presented during a tense session of the National Assembly marked by strong opposition protests and disruptions over political issues, including demands related to meetings with detained political leaders.
Lawmakers from the opposition benches staged protests, including a sit-in inside the House, and at one point held a symbolic parallel session. The proceedings were repeatedly interrupted due to slogans and political confrontation.
In addition to deportation statistics, the House was also informed about cybercrime enforcement. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency reported receiving over 531,000 complaints since 2023, registering more than 5,700 cases, and arresting around 7,600 individuals over the past four years.
The session also touched on rising healthcare costs in the federal capital, highlighting concerns over affordability and access to private medical services.
Overall, the sitting reflected a mix of statistical reporting and political tension, as lawmakers debated both governance issues and social challenges facing the country.
