Pakistan arrests 10 deported beggars at Karachi airport, intensifying crackdown on begging.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan has arrested 10 individuals at Karachi's airport who were deported from Saudi Arabia for begging. The arrests follow the government's efforts to criminalize begging and address complaints from countries about Pakistani nationals begging during religious pilgrimages. In November 2024, the government placed 4,300 beggars on an exit control list, and stricter airport screenings are being implemented.

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