Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested 10 Pakistani nationals, including five women, for begging. UAE officials have informed their Pakistani counterparts about the arrests.
According to sources in the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the arrested women include Amna Bibi, Kausar Bibi, and Farzana Bibi from Vehari, along with Jameela Bibi and Zubaida Bibi from Lahore.
They were detained in separate operations and have been sent to jail, with preparations underway for their deportation to Pakistan.
Similarly, authorities arrested Muhammad Zakariya from Dera Ghazi Khan, Waseem Haider from Bahawalnagar, Muhammad Usman from Lahore, Ijaz Khan from Charsadda, and Abdullah from Peshawar for begging in various locations.
Officials stated that emergency passports have been prepared for their repatriation. Upon their return to Pakistan, they will be taken into custody for further legal action.