The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have warned that action will be taken against Pakistanis residing in the Emirate for violating children’s rights to education and health.

Educating children is very important, UAE Consul General Bakhit Atiq al-Rumiti said, adding that  Pakistani parents must educate their children.

Parents should take care of children's health and other rights and, according to him, relevant laws are being violated.

There is no restriction on the citizens of any city of Pakistan to go to UAE, THE envoy said.

Parents should take their children to Dubai on a visit, the government will welcome them, he added.

Reporter: Samar Abbas