The people familiar with the matter said about 5,000 Pakistani inmates are housed in Al Sweihan Jail in Abu Dhabi alone. It is likely that the UAE could impose tighter visa norms for Pakistani nationals who wish to travel to the Emirates for employment. Also Read: Nawaz Sharif crosses Army’s redline in battle with Imran Khan. The developments in the UAE’s relationship with Pakistan also need to be seen in the context of Saudi Arabia’s ties with Pakistan. The worsening relationships with the UAE and Saudi Arabia should worry Pakistan, which has for years, survived on support from West Asia.

Source: Hindustan Times November 18, 2020 02:01 UTC