Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with the Managing Director of the Overseas Pakistani Foundation, Afzal Bhatti. During this meeting, she directed that the issues of overseas Pakistanis be resolved on a priority basis. She instructed all government departments and district administrations to take prompt action to address the concerns of overseas Pakistanis. To this end, focal persons have been appointed for overseas Pakistanis in the Chief Minister’s Office, the Chief Secretary’s Office, and the IG’s Office.

The Punjab government’s focal persons will play their role in resolving the matters and issues faced by Pakistanis living abroad. Afzal Bhatti, MD of the Overseas Pakistani Foundation, gave a detailed briefing on the problems and matters concerning overseas Pakistanis from Punjab. He also informed the Chief Minister about matters related to the OPS Housing Society and school. Maryam Nawaz Sharif instructed that the issues of overseas Pakistanis be resolved without delay.It was agreed during the meeting to take steps to make the Overseas Pakistanis Commission for Punjab more active and dynamic.

 Maryam Nawaz Sharif stated that the current government is taking all possible measures to resolve the issues faced by overseas Pakistanis. "Overseas Pakistanis are a valuable asset to our country," she declared. Afzal Bhatti also congratulated Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on the success of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos and said that all overseas Pakistanis stand shoulder to shoulder with the government and Pakistan Army, adding that overseas Pakistanis around the world celebrated the resounding victory against India.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)