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UAE expels thousands of Pakistani Shia workers as tensions with Abu Dhabi escalate rapidly
International
Published on 9 May 2026
An expulsion notice lands after a loan demand twist
Thousands of Pakistani Shia workers are reportedly being expelled from the UAE, deepening strains with Abu Dhabi. The move follows a reported demand for loan repayment and comes amid wider regional tensions tied to shifting alliances. With remittances crucial to Pakistan’s economy, the expulsions could quickly hit household incomes and create new political pressure back home.
- Thousands of Pakistani Shia workers are reportedly being expelled from the UAE
- The action follows a reported demand for loan repayment from Abu Dhabi
- Rising regional tensions and alliance disputes are fueling the dispute
- Potential impact on Pakistan remittances could worsen economic pressure
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