# Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain mocked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a television appearance.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-07 · Firstpost*

## Key points

- Senator Mushahid Hussain publicly mocked the UAE, calling it 'helpless' and 'poor' on television.
- Abu Dhabi is reportedly seeking the return of a $3 billion loan from Pakistan.
- The UAE has pledged $1 billion and rolled over $2 billion in deposits to support Pakistan in 2023.
- AD Ports Group signed a 25-year agreement in 2024 to manage Karachi Port cargo operations.
- Hussain's remarks risk straining Pakistan's diplomatic and financial ties with the UAE.

**Companies:** AD Ports Group
**Countries:** Pakistan, United Arab Emirates

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