The Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq al-Remeithi, has urged Pakistanis living in the UAE to refrain from spreading negative propaganda about their country, its institutions, or its politicians.
According to the Consul General, negative propaganda against Pakistan by Pakistanis living or visiting the UAE had been observed on social media. This led to several arrests, with many individuals sentenced to 14 to 15 years in prison.
Furthermore, more than five Pakistanis received life sentences, and most of those involved were deported.
He further warned that Pakistanis engaging in such activities would be denied visas for Gulf countries, including the UAE. He advised against sharing or forwarding negative content on social media, stating that strict legal action would be taken against those who do.
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The UAE Consul General urged Pakistanis to leave their political disputes behind and not bring them to Dubai. He stated that individuals involved in such propaganda in Pakistan are being scrutinised when applying for Emirates visas.
In response to queries, Bakheet Ateeq confirmed that there are no restrictions on UAE visas, stating that visas are still being issued and various facilities are provided at the Consulate. However, he mentioned that visa regulations have been tightened.
He advised Pakistanis to explore northern areas or other tourist destinations in their country before traveling to Dubai.
