Lahore, February 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):Former MPA Brigadier (retd) Javed Akram from Toba Tek Singh called on Vice Chairperson OPC Punjab Dr. Shahid Mahmood. Director General Ishrat ullah Khan Niazi, Director Legal OPC Raja Zubair and other officers were also present in the meeting.

Vice Chairperson OPC Punjab Dr. Shahid Mehmood and former MPA Brigadier (retd) Javed Akram discussed solutions to the problems of Overseas Pakistanis. On the occasion, Vice Chairperson OPC Dr. Shahid Mehmood said that effective measures are being taken for the welfare of Pakistani migrants under the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan and under the guidance of Chief Minister Punjab.

Former MPA Brigadier (retd) Javed Akram said that there is a huge demand for Pakistan-trained drivers, technical, mechanical and nursing staff abroad and by sending them abroad the number of overseas Pakistanis can be increased. Former MPA Brigadier (retd) Javed Akram also presented suggestions regarding solutions to the problems of overseas Pakistanis. Vice Chairperson Dr. Shahid Mahmood assured to submit the suggestions to the relevant authorities for approval.

On the occasion, the Vice Chairperson further said that the PTI government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken a historic step by giving the right to vote to overseas. He said that overseas Pakistanis are a valuable asset of the beloved homeland. He said that the services of overseas Pakistanis for strengthening the national economy could not be forgotten.

For more information, contact:
Directorate General Public Relations,
Government of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-9201390-86
Website: www.punjab.gov.pk