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Pak MP Alleges UAE Hotel Favoured Indians, Americans After Flight Cancellation

Published: 20 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Pakistani MP and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser claimed that he and other Pakistani travellers were denied hotel accommodation in the UAE after a flight cancellation, while Indian and American passport holders were allegedly offered rooms. Raising the issue in Pakistan's Parliament, Qaiser urged Islamabad to take up the matter with UAE authorities through diplomatic channels.

Key Takeaways

The allegation has sparked debate in Pakistan over the treatment of its citizens abroad, with Qaiser calling for an official diplomatic response. As of the reports cited, the claim remains an allegation made by the Pakistani lawmaker, and no UAE response was mentioned.

Sources

India Today, News18