ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has announced the establishment of special courts for overseas Pakistanis with the aim of resolving their legal issues effectively and fairly.
Addressing a convention of overseas Pakistanis, PM Shehbaz Sharif said that special courts have been established in Islamabad, and work is underway to establish similar courts in Punjab.
He added that discussions will be held with the remaining provinces to establish such courts across the country.
Shehbaz Sharif also announced that all overseas Pakistanis will be considered tax filers. Furthermore, the period for applying for government jobs for overseas women has been extended from five to seven years.
Highlighting educational opportunities, the Prime Minister said that out of 10,000 seats in federal universities, 5 percent will be reserved for overseas Pakistanis.
He expressed deep gratitude for their record-breaking remittances, noting that this contribution is more than Pakistan’s export earnings.
To pay tribute to their services, Shehbaz Sharif announced that those who contributed the most to foreign exchange would be conferred with civil awards on the 15th of every year.
Furthermore, overseas Pakistanis who have rendered outstanding services would be conferred with civil awards on every Independence Day, August 14.
He urged overseas Pakistanis to expose those spreading poisonous and negative propaganda against Pakistan abroad. He assured them that any investment they bring into the country would be highly respected and protected.
The prime minister reiterated that Pakistan’s defense was in strong hands, saying that under the leadership of Army Chief General Asim Munir, no one would dare to look at the country with ill intentions.
He praised General Munir as a true patriot and a highly professional officer.
Shahbaz Sharif also criticized the previous government for serious mistakes, including settling terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said that the roots of terrorism and its sources of funding are known to everyone. He expressed regret over the poisonous and abusive language used against national institutions on social media.
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