UAE Expels Thousands Of Pakistani Workers Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions

Brief By Firstpost / 10:15 PM on 08 May 2026

The United Arab Emirates has reportedly expelled thousands of Pakistani workers as diplomatic tensions between the two countries deepen. Reports said the UAE also demanded repayment of Pakistan’s $3.5 billion debt within a month. The strain allegedly intensified after Pakistan’s muted response to Iranian strikes on the UAE, raising concerns over worsening regional relations and economic consequences for Pakistani migrant workers abroad.