Pakistan, our neighboring nation, always seems to be in some trouble now and then. This time, it’s due to the large number of Pakistani beggars found in the UAE. Overseas Pakistani Secretary Zeeshan Khanzada disclosed some terrible figures in a recent Senate meeting, revealing that a significant number of Pakistanis go to the UAE under the guise of pilgrimage and then settle there, engaging in activities like pickpocketing and minor crimes, ultimately ending up in jail.
Reports suggest that around 90% of the beggars arrested in the UAE are of Pakistani origin. Consequently, the UAE has requested Pakistan to repatriate these individuals, as they are becoming a liability in the UAE.
These reports indicate that Pakistanis have been involved in such activities for quite some time. Since there is a shortage of skilled workers in the Middle East, most Pakistanis have resorted to begging, which has tarnished their image in these Arab countries, leading to a loss of trust in Pakistanis.
Not only in the UAE but also in other countries, such as Japan, Pakistan has a relatively small number of skilled workers. This has raised concerns about Pakistan’s slow growth in international markets as a nation. These numbers pale in comparison to India, which is one of the leading countries in terms of skilled employees.
