Saudi Arabia Deports 56,000 Pakistani Beggars Amid Visa Misuse Crackdown

• Saudi Arabia has deported approximately 56,000 Pakistani nationals for involvement in organized begging.
• This follows warnings from Saudi Arabia to Islamabad regarding the misuse of Umrah and tourist visas for begging.
• Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded over 66,000 passengers in 2025 to prevent organized begging rings and illegal migration.
• Other West Asian countries like UAE, Kuwait, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain also report a high number of Pakistani beggars, with 90% of detained beggars in West Asia being Pakistani.
• The issue has led to tighter visa rules and increased scrutiny for Pakistani travelers in several host countries.

Why It Matters: Saudi Arabia deported 56,000 Pakistani beggars, highlighting a widespread visa misuse issue in West Asia.