Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the government is prioritizing the resolution of issues faced by overseas Pakistanis and is working to provide them with more facilities.
He was chairing a special meeting to discuss matters related to overseas Pakistanis.
The prime minister emphasized that the overseas Pakistanis would be offered investment opportunities in Pakistan based on their expertise.
He recognized overseas Pakistanis as ambassadors of Pakistan abroad, highlighting their significant contributions to the country.
The prime minister said a large number of overseas Pakistanis attended the recently held overseas convention, which reflected their trust in the policies of the government.
"We salute the true sentiments of overseas Pakistanis and their love and sacrifices for their country," he said, adding the overseas Pakistanis had made a name for themselves and their country by working diligently all across the world.
The prime minister said expatriates worked day and night as professionals in the fields of medicine, education, engineering, and consultancy, and earned legitimately.
The government of Pakistan recently in recognition of the services of overseas Pakistanis gave a big package of incentives, he continued.
He said those overseas Pakistanis who performed prominently in different fields and those who sent the highest remittances through the State Bank would be given civil awards in view of their services.
The meeting was briefed on the progress regarding the facilities announced by the government and the strategy to implement them.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir, federal ministers, and relevant officials attended the meeting.
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