[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]According to a report by a private news channel on Thursday, the Saudi government has repatriated nearly 100 Pakistani nurses, citing alleged falsification of data as the reason behind their deportation. The news source, Neo News, revealed that 92 Pakistani nurses were sent back by the Saudi government due to accusations of providing false information.
Sources mentioned by the private news channel suggested that the Saudi consulate has indicated the possibility of imposing a permanent ban on Pakistani nurses following this recent incident. It’s worth noting that Saudi Arabia is home to thousands of Pakistani nationals, including medical professionals, and any potential ban could have significant implications for the Pakistani medical community employed in the country.
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Last November, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expanded its Golden Visa program to include Pakistani nurses. The Golden Visa initiative allows foreign talents, including professionals like nurses, to reside, work, or study in the UAE, offering exclusive benefits as part of the program. The recent developments in Saudi Arabia might prompt the Pakistani medical community to assess potential consequences and consider their options in the region.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
