In a landmark move on his final day as Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif has introduced a comprehensive incentive package aimed at bolstering support for overseas Pakistanis and elevating their connections with the homeland. The visionary initiative is set to revolutionize the engagement of overseas Pakistanis with their country of origin while streamlining their interactions with various institutions.
Key Highlights of the Initiative:
Property Solutions Made Easy:
Overseas Pakistanis will benefit from designated hotlines under the Chief Secretaries in all provinces and the Chief Commissioner in Islamabad, addressing property-related concerns.
Swift Property Resolution:
Dedicated courts in Islamabad and all provinces will expedite property matter resolutions, ensuring efficient legal processes for overseas Pakistanis.
Enhanced Housing Quota:
A remarkable 10% quota within public sector housing schemes will be exclusively reserved for overseas Pakistanis, supplemented by an additional 5% discount for payments made via foreign currency and official banking channels.
Nationwide Replication of Success:
The proven model of the Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission (POPC) will expanded to all provinces, ensuring effective representation and assistance.
Efficient Airport Services:
Special immigration counters at international airports across the nation will facilitate seamless arrivals and departures, providing overseas Pakistanis with a warm welcome and farewell.
Celebrating Top Remitters:
Exceptional overseas Pakistanis will honored through prestigious awards acknowledging the Top Ten remitters, as determined by the State Bank of Pakistan.
Hall of Fame Tribute:
An esteemed Hall of Fame will grace Pakistan Missions abroad, paying tribute to outstanding overseas Pakistanis for their remarkable contributions and achievements.
Lucrative Savings Opportunities:
Dedicated National Saving Schemes with attractive interest rates will exclusively introduced for overseas Pakistanis by the Central Directorate of National Savings.
Enhanced Embassy Assistance:
Amplified NADRA and passport facilitation counters within Embassies and Pakistan Missions abroad will expedite document processing for overseas Pakistanis.
Blacklist Resolution:
Passports previously blacklisted will automatically removed from the blacklist after a predefined timeframe, ensuring smoother travel experiences.
Optimized Document Attestation:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) set to elevate the online attestation process for documents, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.
Accessible Camp Offices:
MOFA will establish dedicated camp offices in key regions of Pakistan with a significant overseas Pakistani presence, simplifying document attestation and related services.
Seamless Biometric Verification:
Online biometric verification will introduced for overseas Pakistanis, streamlining processes for pensions, bank accounts, and property transactions.
Streamlined Certifications:
NADRA’s interconnected system with Union Councils will facilitate the issuance of crucial documents, including marriage, divorce, birth, and death certificates.
Education Empowerment:
An empowering 5% quota for the children of overseas Pakistanis will secured in public sector higher education institutions, bolstered by need-based and merit scholarships for deserving expatriate Pakistani students.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s trailblazing initiatives underscore a profound commitment to elevating the experiences and contributions of overseas Pakistanis, forging stronger bonds between the global Pakistani community and their cherished homeland.
