Property worth crores, luxury cars… and begging as a profession! ‘Earning model’ of tourist Pakistanis exposed

Beggars in Dubai: Before Ramadan, Dubai administration has started a big campaign against beggars. Especially foreign citizens, a large number of whom are said to be Pakistanis. The administration is taking strict action against beggars. During this operation, a beggar was caught who was reported to have property worth crores and three luxury cars.

According to Brigadier Ali Salem Al Shamsi, director of the Suspicious and Criminal Affairs Department, these people earn money by taking advantage of people’s generosity. During a raid in a market, 25,000 dirhams (about more than Rs 6 lakh) were recovered from under the mat of a beggar. An Asian man, who had come on a tourist visa, was found with around Rs 5 lakh. He used to beg near mosques and even took his two-year-old child with him to get people’s sympathy.

How much do these beggars earn?

Sharjah Police had recently conducted a survey to estimate the earnings of beggars. During this period, 367 dirhams (about Rs 9,000) were collected in just one hour. According to Brigadier Al Shamsi, 90 percent of the people arrested were tourists who had come during Ramadan with the intention of making easy money.

Is there any gang active in Dubai?

According to the information, some organized gangs in Pakistan send beggars to Dubai. These gangs arrange for their tickets and visas. Most of these people are said to be from Sindh province. In the year 2025, UAE and Saudi Arabia had deported about 24,000 Pakistanis for this reason.

What is the law on begging in UAE?

Under UAE law, anyone caught begging can face a fine of 5,000 dirhams and up to three months in jail. Those who bring or recruit beggars from abroad are punished with a minimum jail term of six months and a fine starting from 100,000 dirhams.

Was any action taken against Pakistanis?

According to Pakistan Home Ministry official Salman Chaudhary, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had stopped issuing visas to Pakistani citizens three months ago. However, visas are still being given to Blue and Diplomatic passport holders.

To whom is UAE giving visa in Pakistan?

Pakistani newspaper Dawn quoted travel agents as saying that 70–80 percent of applications for first-time and single-entry visas are being rejected. However, people whose families already live in UAE have more chances of getting a visa.

Despite strong political and economic ties between Pakistan and UAE, the issue of visa rejection has persisted for several months. Pakistani officials say that UAE has not imposed any official ban.

However, in recent months, names of some Pakistanis have surfaced in cases of crime and begging in the UAE, making the process of new applications difficult. UAE officials have found suspicious documents in many applications. If any error is found in the AI ​​based system then the visa is immediately rejected.

In which countries do Pakistanis not get visa easily?

Pakistani passport is counted among the weakest passports in the world. In recent times, many countries have imposed strict visa policies or entry restrictions, making foreign travel more difficult for Pakistani citizens. Let us know which countries are those-

India has stopped all visa services for Pakistani citizens in 2025. Existing visas have been canceled and new tourist, business or medical visas are not being issued. This means that there is effectively a complete ban on entry of Pakistanis.

Israel does not allow entry on normal Pakistani passports. Travel is possible only in special cases, subject to government permission. This ban has been in place for a long time due to lack of diplomatic relations and security concerns.

Libya has been struggling with unstable situation and conflicts for a long time. In such a situation, it is almost impossible for Pakistani citizens to enter there. Most visa applications are rejected, which is almost like a complete ban.

Sudan also imposes strict rules for Pakistani travelers. Most visa applications are either rejected or do not proceed further. Political situation and concerns regarding documents are said to be the main reasons behind this.