UAE deports Pakistani Shiites: jobs lost and savings frozen amid Iran war
The United Arab Emirates has deported over 7,500 Pakistani Shiite Muslims since late February, coinciding with the escalation of the Iran war. These individuals report being unable to retrieve their belongings or savings before deportation, leading to significant financial and personal distress. While Pakistani officials acknowledge receiving thousands of deportees and are reviewing the situation, they have not openly addressed the issue with the UAE due to diplomatic sensitivities. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs declined to comment on the deportations, and Pakistan's interior ministry stated that deportations are based on regulatory violations, not religious sect. AI
