Islamabad: Reports of forced deportation of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries have been dismissed as baseless by the government. In a session of the National Assembly, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry stated that there is no evidence to support these claims, which he attributed to unfounded social media posts.

According to Radio Pakistan, Dr. Chaudhry emphasized that the government lacks any data supporting the alleged deportations. Furthermore, he highlighted that the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis is actively working to protect the rights and welfare of citizens living abroad. This assurance comes amidst ongoing concerns about the treatment of Pakistani expatriates in the Gulf region.

In the same session, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry addressed staffing concerns for the newly-constructed Islamabad prison, clarifying that no new recruitment will occur. Instead, personnel from the Punjab Police, Islamabad Police, and the Capital Development Authority will be deployed to manage the prison’s operations.

Additionally, the government has undertaken various institutional, legal, and administrative measures to tackle issues like encroachments and land grabbing, which affect overseas Pakistanis, Dr. Chaudhry informed the assembly.

Parliamentary Secretary for Power Aamir Talal Khan also announced that the share of renewable energy in Pakistan’s energy mix is set to expand significantly, reaching 70 percent by 2030, indicating progress towards previously established targets. Meanwhile, Parliamentary Secretary for Health Nelson Azeem assured that government hospitals in the federal capital are equipped to provide check-ups and diagnostic facilities to patients.

The National Assembly is scheduled to reconvene at 11 a.m. tomorrow for further deliberations.