UAE will take action against Pakistanis spreading propaganda against country.
The UAE has issued strict warning to Pakistanis in the Gulf state to stay away from spreading any propaganda against their country, institutions, or politicians.
If they found guilty, they would net get visas for the oil-rich countries.
Bakheet Ateeq al-Remeithi, the consul general of the UAE in Karachi, has urged the Pakistanis to stop spreading propaganda, saying that those living or visiting the Gulf nation were observed on social media for which many were detained and sentenced to 14 to 15 years in jail.
More than five Pakistanis were sentenced to life imprisonment while most of them were deported, said the consul general.
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“They should avoid sharing or forwarding any such matter on the social media,” he said, adding: “Strict action will be taken against them as per law if they do so.”
Bakheet maintained that citizens of some 200 countries having different religions and nationalities live peacefully in the UAE.
The number of Pakistanis in the UAE has exceeded 1.8 million, he said.
The diplomat requested to Pakistanis not to bring their political differences to Dubai.
He said citizens involved in such propaganda in Pakistan are being questioned for obtaining Emirates visa.
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In response to a question, Bakheet said there was no restriction regarding the UAE visas.
“Not only visas are being given to Pakistanis, all possible facilities are being provided in the Consulate,” he said, adding that the rules for the UAE visas have been tightened.
He asked Pakistanis to visit the northern areas of their country or other tourist places before going to Dubai.
