Pakistan’s role in backchannel U.S.-Iran ceasefire diplomacy is now under intense scrutiny after reports of mass deportations from the U.A.E. surfaced online. Reports claim thousands of Pakistani workers, many allegedly from the Shia community, were detained and expelled amid rising Gulf security fears after the Iran war. The controversy threatens an economic lifeline worth over $8 billion in annual remittances for Pakistan. Analysts warn tensions with Gulf allies could deepen as the region cracks down on alleged Iran-linked networks. Islamabad now faces growing questions over whether its “honest broker” role in Iran talks has triggered unintended consequences abroad.
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