Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to overseas Pakistanis on the International Day of Family Remittances. He praised their consistent financial support, calling it a vital strength for Pakistan’s economy. He emphasized that the dedication and sacrifices of millions of expatriates are deeply valued at the national level. According to the Prime Minister’s statement, remittances […]
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PM Shehbaz heads to Turkiye after promising reforms for expats
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the government will offer special investment opportunities for overseas Pakistanis. He said these opportunities will match their skills and expertise. The aim is to boost their involvement in Pakistan’s economy. He also pledged to resolve their issues on a priority basis. The PM chaired a meeting focused on matters […]
Overseas Pakistanis: A national pride, says OPF chairman
During the first annual convention for overseas Pakistanis, OPF Chairman Syed Qamar Raza praised them as the “pride of the nation.” He emphasized their role in promoting Pakistan’s image worldwide. Raza made these comments at the opening session, recognizing the invaluable contributions of overseas Pakistanis to the country’s development. He highlighted that over 12 million […]
Complaints of overseas Pakistanis being resolved on priority: DC
KHANEWAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Salman Khan Lodhi said on Thursday that complaints of overseas Pakistanis were being resolved on top priority as per directives of the provincial government. Presiding over a meeting of the District Overseas Pakistanis Committee, the deputy commissioner said that complaints of overseas Pakistanis regarding land grabbers were being monitored properly and […]
Govt taking measures to protect Overseas Pakistanis’ investment, capital in country: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday describing the Overseas Pakistanis as precious asset said the government was taking measures for the protection of their investment and capital in the country. The prime minister was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Association in Dubai which led by its Chairman Dr. Zia-ul-Hassan called on him here. […]
EVMs and i-voting were not among the bills passed into law by President Alvi
President Arif Alvi signed 31 bills into law on Wednesday. On November 17, the joint Parliament session passed 33 bills, setting a new record. Electoral reform for the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and allowing abroad voters the opportunity to vote through i-voting are two bills that have yet to be signed. The president […]
PTI govt determined to giving voting rights to expats : Fawad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was determined to give voting rights to overseas Pakistanis. In a meeting with PTI Denmark President Chaudhry Imran Mehboob, the minister said Pakistan’s embassies abroad were striving to facilitate Pakistani expats who played crucial role in economic development. […]
Shehbaz Sharif introduces new formula for representation of Overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif has proposed a new formula for the right of representation of overseas Pakistanis. In a statement on Saturday, Shehbaz Sharif proposed reserved seats in the National Assembly and Senate for overseas Pakistanis. He said that under this formula, representatives of Pakistanis abroad […]
PM sees electronic voting the only way to fight rigging
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to complete the process of electoral reforms and electronic voting system for overseas Pakistanis at the earliest. Chairing a meeting on the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the prime minister said overseas Pakistanis were an asset of the country and must be involved […]
Former secretary ECP says letting overseas Pakistanis vote via internet will compromise confidentiality
The government’s decision to allow overseas Pakistani’s to vote via the internet has called for some reservations. Former secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Kunwar Dilshad on Monday said that the process will leave no room for confidentiality in voting. “Through the process of internet balloting, all data will be transferred [from abroad] […]