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Pakistan Bans Beggars from Traveling Abroad
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Pakistan banned beggars and those with incomplete documents from traveling.
- Last year, 2,000 Pakistani beggars received a seven-year travel ban.
- Nearly 90% of beggars apprehended abroad last year were Pakistani.
Pakistan has enacted a ban on individuals traveling abroad for the purpose of begging, alongside restrictions for those with incomplete documentation. This decisive action follows the deportation of thousands of Pakistani citizens from various countries. The government aims to uphold national dignity and prevent further embarrassment on the global stage.
Last year, Pakistan issued a seven-year passport ban to 2,000 individuals accused of traveling abroad for religious activities but engaging in begging instead. Reports indicate that in the past year, approximately 90% of beggars apprehended in foreign nations were Pakistani. This trend highlights the scale of the issue and its impact on the nation's reputation.
The Federal Investigation Agency reported that 155 Pakistanis faced daily deportations in 2025, with roughly 52,000 expelled from 41 countries over the preceding eleven months. Countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Azerbaijan have deported thousands of Pakistani beggars, with some even attempting to reach European nations under the guise of religious pilgrimages.
