Saudi, UAE & Azerbaijan deport Pakistanis for beggingThousands of Pakistan nationals face deportation from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Azerbaijan on begging charges. This follows visa restrictions ...
20 Dec, 2025, 08.46 AM IST
31,000 deported, 51,000 stopped: Pakistan using AI to prevent potential beggars from going abroad as many do not returnPakistan has prevented over 51,000 citizens from traveling abroad this year to curb potential beggars. This measure, alongside enhanced scr...
18 Dec, 2025, 05.53 PM IST
After Saudi Arabia sends back Pakistanis caught begging, UAE tightens visa rules to curb surge in criminal casesThe United Arab Emirates has halted regular visa issuance for Pakistanis. This move follows concerns about Pakistanis engaging in criminal ...
28 Nov, 2025, 05.00 PM IST
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams Congress for "surrendering country's pride" by agreeing to Non-Attack Agreement with PakistanBJP leader Nishikant Dubey criticized Rajiv Gandhi for allegedly compromising India's sovereignty by agreeing to the Non-Attack Agreement w...
05 Jun, 2025, 10.33 AM IST
Polimmick: Professional begging quite a business in PakistanPakistan faces a unique challenge as thousands of its citizens are deported for begging abroad, primarily from Saudi Arabia. This revelatio...
19 May, 2025, 07.53 AM IST
Pak nukes should be under IAEA: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing armed forces in Srinagar, declared Pakistan's nuclear arsenal unsafe and advocated for IAEA supe...
16 May, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
Family of beggars in Pakistan splurges Rs 38 lakh to feed 20,000 guests ; menu include chicken, sweet rice ...A viral video has spotlighted an opulent event organized by a family of beggars from Gujranwala, Pakistan. The family hosted an extravagant...
23 Nov, 2024, 05.15 PM IST
Saudi asks Pakistan to prevent beggars from entering Gulf country under Umrah visasSaudi Arabia has raised concerns about Pakistani beggars entering the Kingdom under religious pilgrimage visas and urged Pakistan to take a...
24 Sep, 2024, 06.36 PM IST
In Pakistan, begging is a big business with thriving exportsPakistani media has reported that the govt has recently decided to block the passports of more than 2,000 beggars for seven years. The govt...
09 Jul, 2024, 10.14 PM IST
24 Pakistani beggars trying to travel to Saudi Arabia for begging arrested in MultanTwenty-four alleged Pakistani beggars disguised as pilgrims were arrested at the Multan airport in Pakistan for attempting to travel to Sau...
01 Oct, 2023, 08.45 PM IST
16 Pakistani beggars trying to travel to Saudi Arabia for begging arrested in MultanAccording to the FIA, the group comprising 16 persons, including a child, 11 women and four men, was travelling on Umrah visas. The Umrah i...
01 Oct, 2023, 01.56 PM IST
"Most Pakistanis fly to Saudi on Umrah visas only to indulge in begging": OfficialMost people visit Saudi Arabia on Umrah visas and then indulge in begging-related activities," Secretary Overseas Pakistanis, Zeeshan Khanz...
28 Sep, 2023, 09.38 PM IST
90 per cent of beggars arrested in foreign countries belong to Pakistan: ReportAccording to a Pakistani newspaper, The Dawn, 90% of beggars arrested in foreign countries are from Pakistan. The issue was discussed in th...
28 Sep, 2023, 02.34 PM IST
Begging during festivals: India’s inability to address poverty and homelessnessSeveral people from across poorer regions migrate to urban areas around Ramzan hoping to get a share of zakat.
08 Jun, 2019, 11.30 PM IST
Pakistan Army should not comment on economy: Interior ministerIn a statement, the interior minister, who is in Washington, also said that "irresponsible remarks can affect the international standing of...
13 Oct, 2017, 10.21 PM IST
Pakistan would give befitting response to any Indian aggression: FM Ishaq Dar"Pakistan's neighbour India could not digest Pak-China Economic Corridor project deal, we'll give befitting response to any Indian aggressi...
11 Jul, 2015, 04.16 PM IST
Government should send delegation to Pakistan over 'atrocities' against minorities: CongressBajwa criticised the decision of the Punjab government to raise VAT on diesel and cold drink in the state and demanded a roll back.
04 Oct, 2014, 07.52 PM IST