In 2025, a significant number of Pakistani nationals faced deportation from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with reports indicating a total of 38,616 deportations. According to ProPakistani, Saudi Arabia was the leading country in terms of deportations, sending back 27,692 Pakistanis, followed by the United Arab Emirates with 6,794 deportations. Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait also contributed to these numbers with 2,537, 786, 644, and 163 deportations respectively. The reasons for these deportations were varied, including 'absconding from employers, overstaying visas, illegal entry, imprisonment, lost passports, and blacklisting,' as noted by ProPakistani. Additional causes included administrative violations, visa infractions, and involvement in criminal activities such as narcotics and begging.