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The United Arab Emirates has reportedly deported thousands of Pakistani nationals in recent weeks, with accounts pointing to a sweeping crackdown that has disproportionately affected members of the Shiite community. A detailed report by New Lines Magazine suggests that nearly 15,000 Pakistanis, largely from working-class and professional backgrounds, have been forced to return home under opaque circumstances, often without formal charges or due process.
The developments come at a time when relations between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad appear…