Pakistan Repatriates 31 Nationals from US-Seized Vessels; Opposition Raises UAE Deportation Concerns
Pakistan has successfully repatriated 11 Pakistani nationals and facilitated the return of 20 Iranian citizens who were detained aboard vessels seized by the United States in international waters. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that all 31 individuals arrived in good health via Singapore and Bangkok, expressing gratitude to the governments of Singapore, Thailand, Iran, and the United States for their cooperation in the complex logistical operation. The Iranian nationals are set to return to Iran following their arrival in Islamabad. In a separate domestic development, opposition lawmakers in Pakistan's National Assembly raised urgent alarms regarding the alleged deportation of thousands of Pakistani workers from the United Arab Emirates. PTI-backed lawmaker Shehryar Afridi criticized the interior minister's policies and called for mediated dialogue to improve relations with the UAE, emphasizing the economic importance of remittances. Afridi also addressed internal political tensions, urging the government to stop isolating PTI leaders and highlighting deteriorating security situations in certain provinces.
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