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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the two-day Overseas Pakistanis Convention held in Islamabad on April 15. \u2014 DawnNewsTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive welfare package<\/a> for overseas Pakistanis, aimed at resolving longstanding legal challenges and offering a range of incentives, including education and employment job quotas, civil awards, and skill development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing the first two-day Overseas Pakistanis Convention<\/a> held in Islamabad, the premier paid tribute to the expatriates for their unmatched contribution to nation-building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attended by over 1,200 Pakistani expatriates from across the world, the convention highlighted the contributions of more than 10 million overseas Pakistanis who the prime minister hailed as \u201cthe pride of the nation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prime minister announced that the special court for overseas Pakistanis had already been established in Islamabad and would be extended to all provinces for swift resolution of legal cases filed by the expatriates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo support this, the government is introducing e-recording and e-filing facilities for overseas Pakistanis to provide evidence through video link from abroad without travelling to Pakistan [\u2026] I have directed Nadra (National Database and Registration Authority) to complete the project within 60 days,\u201d he said and assured the audience of a legal amendment to curb fictitious litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM Shehbaz announced quotas in educational institutions, including a five per cent quota in all chartered universities (out of 10,000 seats) for the children of overseas Pakistanis, 5pc in the federal capital\u2019s degree-awarding institutes and 15pc in medical colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOverseas Pakistanis will now be considered filers by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), enabling relief in banking and business transaction taxes. Moreover, NAVTTC (National Vocational and Technical Training Commission) will offer 5,000 skill development courses to children of expatriates,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the premier said that the federal government had granted a five-year age relaxation for male overseas job applicants and a seven-year relaxation for overseas women to apply for government jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Separately, special facilitation offices have been set up by the Boards of Revenue in Punjab and Balochistan, with efforts underway to replicate the initiative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The premier praised Punjab\u2019s digital reforms, including online sale deed registration, and announced that the system would be piloted at the Pakistani High Commission in London and later in other missions worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He lauded the overseas community for their unwavering support of Pakistan\u2019s economy, particularly noting the record $4.1 billion in remittances<\/a> sent in March alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe estimate that by the end of this fiscal year, the remittances will surpass $38bn, exceeding the country\u2019s total exports,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also announced the revival of the Green Channel at airports within a week, originally initiated by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, to simplify procedures for overseas Pakistanis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He announced that every year on August 14, outstanding overseas Pakistanis would be conferred civil awards based on remittance contributions, as tracked by the State Bank of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The diplomatic missions and the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) will submit their nominations for the purpose, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM Shehbaz paid tribute to the armed forces, particularly Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, whom he called \u201ca man of words and unmatched capability\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe defence of Pakistan is impregnable under his leadership,\u201d the premier asserted, warning that any threat to the nation would be \u201ccrushed by the valiant armed forces\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He highlighted the unmatched sacrifices of 80,000 Pakistanis \u2014 including civilians and security personnel \u2014 in the fight against terrorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTurning the tide against this onslaught was only possible due to divine blessings, the nation\u2019s prayers and the unwavering courage of our forces,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing the resurgence<\/a> of terrorism in KP, the prime minister emphasised the need to recognise the value of soldiers who sacrifice their lives to protect millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He condemned the \u201cvenomous narratives\u201d on social media targeting the military, urging the nation to counter such propaganda through logic and patriotism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to the just causes of Kashmir and Gaza, denouncing the \u201cbrutal ceasefire violations\u201d and the martyrdom of 50,000 Muslims in Gaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He criticised the previous government for breaching the IMF agreement, which harmed Pakistan\u2019s reputation, and lauded the efforts by current and former coalition governments for stabilising the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prime minister pledged to personally oversee the investments of overseas Pakistanis in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will be your CEO. My cabinet and our business community will ensure that your investments are protected and facilitated,\u201d he assured them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman OPF Syed Qamar Raza said that PM Shehbaz positively responded to 14 key demands of overseas Pakistanis and formed a high-powered committee under Deputy PM Ishaq Dar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasised the important role of the diaspora, spread across 160 countries, and confirmed that a mega overseas convention will be held annually every April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raza also acknowledged the support of COAS Munir in organising this year\u2019s convention, which successfully convened over 1,200 overseas participants on short notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Won\u2019t allow anyone to hinder progress: COAS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gen Munir reiterated that no one would be allowed to create obstacles in the country\u2019s progress and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing the function, he said, \u201cWhoever stands in the way of Pakistan\u2019s progress, we will remove that obstacle together. As long as the courageous people of this country stand with the Pakistan Army, no one can harm Pakistan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He categorically said the Pakistan Army could overcome any challenge with the support of the people. \u201cDo Pakistan\u2019s enemies really believe that a handful of terrorists can decide the fate of Pakistan?\u201d the COAS added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He warned that \u201ceven 10 generations of terrorists cannot harm Balochistan or Pakistan\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBalochistan is the jewel of Pakistan\u2019s destiny and the pride of our nation,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gen Munir said, \u201cPakistan is on the path of progress and development \u2014 the question is not when Pakistan will progress, but rather how fast it will progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that Pakistan was blessed with abundant resources, for which we must remain thankful at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praising overseas Pakistanis, he said, \u201cThose who talk about brain drain should understand that this is not a brain drain, but rather a brain gain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The army chief continued, \u201cWe do not fear unfavourable circumstances as Muslims and as Pakistanis, we have never bowed to difficulties, nor will we ever do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pakistani nation has immense respect and honour for our martyrs. Their sacrifices are eternal, and we will never let their legacy be forgotten.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gen Munir said the overseas Pakistanis represented Pakistan in the comity of nations and their emotions have been quite praiseworthy for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference Link:- https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1904437<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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