Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the government is making all out efforts to facilitate overseas Pakistanis and resolve their problems on priority basis. Chairing a special meeting on Overseas Pakistanis’ affairs in Islamabad on Monday, the Prime Minister said overseas Pakistanis will be provided with their skill-related investment opportunities in Pakistan.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister highlighted that overseas Pakistanis act as ambassadors of Pakistan abroad, contributing significantly to the country in fields such as medicine, education, engineering, and consultancy. He paid tribute to their sincere feelings, love for their homeland, and dedication to work.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the hard work and dedication of overseas Pakistanis have earned Pakistan a dignified stature internationally. Mentioning the recently announced package for overseas Pakistanis, Shehbaz Sharif stated that those who have shown outstanding performance in different sectors abroad and have sent the largest amount of capital to Pakistan via the State Bank will receive civil awards in recognition of their services.
He further noted that the participation of a large number of overseas Pakistanis in the recently held Overseas Pakistanis Convention reflects their confidence in government policies. The meeting was briefed about the progress and strategy regarding the facilities announced for overseas Pakistanis.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, federal ministers, and relevant government officials attended the meeting.