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PM Imran Khan directs to appoint facilitating officers for overseas Pakistanis

Overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to facilitate overseas Pakistanis, Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked to appoint BS-19 facilitation officers in 39 federal ministries and divisions. The premier also pleaded for setting up special sections and desks in 34 attached departments of 13 ministries, said a press release issued by the PM media wing on Wednesday. … Read more

PM Imran Khan to launch Roshan Apna Ghar scheme for overseas Pakistanis today

Pandora Papers: PM Imran orders probe into 'ill-gotten wealth of elites'

After the launch of Roshan Digital Account, Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to inaugurate the Roshan Apna Ghar scheme for overseas Pakistani, his office said on Friday. In a series of tweets, the PM Office said that the initiative is being launched to make it ‘easier’ for overseas Pakistanis to purchase houses in Pakistan. … Read more

Overseas Pakistanis remit record $29.4 billion

Overseas Pakistanis remit record $29.4 billion

KARACHI: The inflows of workers’ remittances hit a historic high of $29.4 billion in the fiscal year 2020/21, the central bank reported on Tuesday. “The remittances rose to a historic annual high of $29.4 billion,” the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said, adding that this has helped improve the country’s external sector position, despite the … Read more

Fawad Chaudhry Says ECP Has No Rights to Raise Questions About the Parliament

Fawad Chaudhry

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is an administrative body that is bound to implement the laws imposed by the Parliament. Briefing the media about the decisions taken in the federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, he said that ECP is not bound … Read more

PPP and PML-N want to keep Overseas Pakistanis out of voting process: Fawad Chaudhry

Fawad Chaudhry criticizes opposition

Federal Information for Minister, Fawad Chaudhry has claimed that the “PPP and PML-N are fearful of overseas Pakistanis”. The minister, while addressing a news conference, said that overseas Pakistanis did not have faith in PPP and the PML-N leadership. Chaudhry spoke in a press conference after a cabinet meeting about the overseas Pakistanis and the … Read more

Pakistan beat India, Bangladesh in manpower export in 2020: ministry

Beating other district players like Bangladesh and India in manpower export, Pakistan has occurred as the ‘Manpower Export Leader’ in the region by sending around 224,705 workforces to different countries for various job projects in 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic. Bangladesh sent 217,699 workers overseas and India 94,145 for service purposes during the same period, … Read more

NA passes Election Act Amendment Bill, overseas Pakistanis granted voting right

NA Unanimously Passes Resolution Condemning Attack On Hindu Temple

The National Assembly (NA) has passed the Election Act Amendment Bill, 2020 containing dozens of edited clauses for bringing electoral reforms including the voting right for overseas Pakistanis. The Lower House has passed the amended Election Act, 2017 that was presented by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Babar Awan. The Election … Read more

Overseas Pakistanis send record $26.7 billion in 11 months

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KARACHI: Workers’ remittances registered a sharp growth of 29.4 percent to $26.7 billion during the first 11 months (July–May) of 2020/21, owing to a rise in the transfers through formal channels, the central bank said on Thursday. Overseas Pakistanis sent home $26.7 billion during July-May 2020/21, compared with $20.66 billion in the same period of the … Read more

Overseas Pakistanis Are Invaluable Asset To Country: PM

Overseas Pakistanis Are Invaluable Asset To Country: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that overseas Pakistanis are the most valuable asset for the country and the greatest strength. Addressing Pakistani ambassadors stationed around the world, the Prime Minister said that unfortunately, Pakistani embassies do not have a proper attitude towards their citizens. He said that our country has not gone bankrupt due to … Read more

PM to address Pakistani envoys stationed around the world

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Today, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will address the Pakistani ambassadors stationed around the world.

According to the details, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday informed in his tweet that, Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the on-duty Pakistani envoys around the world at 1: 30 pm.

‘Embassies are the identity of Pakistan and Pakistanis and the role of diplomats is very important in this regard,’ said the Minister in his Tweet; adding that, ‘It is important that diplomats pay attention to the problems of Pakistanis abroad, especially labors.’

Back in April, Prime Minister Imran Khan lauded the contribution of overseas Pakistanis in uplifting the country’s economy.

While addressing overseas Pakistanis in connection with Roshan Digital Account reaching a milestone of one billion dollars, Imran Khan said that it is unfortunate that Pakistan approached International Monetary Fund (IMF) 20 times in the last 30 years and added that his government was compelled to start a new program with the fund over decreasing exports and low preservation of US dollars.

In February this year, PM lauded overseas Pakistanis for a record increase in remittances in 2021 as compared to the previous year.

“Remittances from overseas Pakistanis were $2.27 bn in Jan, up 19% over Jan 2020 – 8th consecutive month of remittances above $2b,” Imran Khan had said.

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Punjab government decides to set up special courts for overseas Pakistanis

Overseas Pakistanis

The government of Punjab has decided to set up special courts for overseas Pakistanis in the province. According to the details, a meeting was held in Lahore under the chairmanship of Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar. During the meeting, it was decided to set up special courts for overseas Pakistanis in the province to ensure that … Read more

Overseas Pakistanis are our greatest asset, Prime Minister

Prime Minister Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister has said that overseas Pakistanis are the biggest asset for our country. Addressing the Roshan Digital Accounts program in Islamabad, Prime Minister Imran Khan said,”I have been trying for a long time to connect with our overseas Pakistanis. I have been saying since the past 20 years that overseas Pakistanis are … Read more

Remittances from overseas Pakistanis increased by 24% than last year, PM

PM Imran Khan twitter overseas Pakistanis

Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again thanked overseas Pakistanis. Taking to Twitter, he announced that remittances from have increased by 24% compared to last year. He said, “Remittances from overseas Pakistanis were $2.27 bn in Jan, up 19% over Jan 2020 – 8th consecutive month of remittances above $2b. To date, in this fiscal … Read more

Empowering Common People Is The Utmost Priority Of Govt: PM

Empowering Common People Is The Utmost Priority Of Govt: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that empowering the common people is the utmost priority of the PTI government and government  is working to strengthen the relationship with general people. According to details, a meeting of River Ravi Project and NCC Housing was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan in which the … Read more

PM to launch Naya Pakistan Certificates today

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Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for overseas Pakistanis today. According to the details, Senator Faisal Javed said in his tweet said that: Yet another #GreatNews for our Overseas Pakistanis & those Pakistanis who ve declared assets abroad w/ FBR. PM Imran Khan is … Read more

Overseas Pakistanis are asset of country: PM Imran Khan

Comprehensive plan for sewerage, drainage & clean water being prepared for Karachi

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that overseas Pakistanis are the most valuable assets of the country and the nation. According to details, a meeting on the country’s economy was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”imran-khan-saved-rs2344-billion-of-poor-people-in-2-years-shibli-faraz”] The meeting was attended by Finance Advisor Dr. Abdul Hafeet Sheikh, Special Assistant … Read more

‘Govt wants to make Overseas Pakistanis a key stake holder’

Opposition can act traitors but they can’t beat patriotism

Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistan and Human Resources Zulfi Bukhari has said that government is giving the Pakistani overseas community a great opportunity to invest in the country. According to the details, in a recent statement, Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistan and Human Resources Zulfi Bukhari said the Pakistan … Read more

‘My government will continue to support overseas Pakistanis in every way possible’

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Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government has fulfilled the promise of bringing back stranded Pakistanis and overseas workers despite massive disruptions in global air travel. PM Imran Khan took to Twitter on Saturday and told that 250,000 Pakistanis from around the world have been brought home. My government will continue … Read more

Overseas Pakistanis are our assets: Prime Minister

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Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistanis who live abroad are our assets. According to details, the Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting in which it was reviewed to give incentives to Pakistanis abroad in terms of remittances. The meeting reviewed the situation of remittances sent to the country by overseas Pakistanis while considering … Read more

PM Imran appreciates Overseas workers for helping Muslim brethren during fight against COVID-19

Prime Minister chairs meeting to review of flour prices

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday has announced a partial opening of airspace for international flight operations from Sunday (tomorrow) which were halted due to the spread of deadly Coronavirus outbreak. In a tweet, PM Imran Khan said, “Tomorrow we will partially open airspace for intl flights. This is being done specially to help our … Read more

Great news for overseas Pakistanis

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Big news for overseas Pakistanis, it has been decided to resume flights to Saudi Arabia and other countries from Bacha Khan International Airport. According to details, the decision to resume flights has been taken by the Prime Minister at the special request of Chief Minister Mahmood Khan. The decision will also be communicated to the … Read more

Govt launches website for Pakistanis stranded in abroad

Govt launches website for Pakistanis stranded in abroad

The government has launched a website for Pakistanis stranded in abroad. Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development stated in a Tweet that the flight schedule is now available at http://covid.gov.pk and the information can be obtained by clicking Air Travel. The website contains government guidelines and policies for Pakistanis trapped abroad. حکومت نے … Read more