Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced a special package for Pakistani abroad, including the establishment of special courts for the rapid resolution of their legal cases and a five percent quota in federal universities.
When heading to the first annual convention of Pakistans abroad in Islamabad, the prime minister paid tribute to the contributions of the diaspora, one day after the country reported monthly remittances record of $ 4.1 billion.
“Special courts have been established in Islamabad for the rapid elimination of Pakistani cases abroad,” he said, added that similar courts would be established in all provinces. The government also plans to facilitate virtual audience assistance and allow electronic presentation for foreign citizens.
The Prime Minister announced a 5% share for Pakistani abroad at federal universities and said that 3,000 children from foreign citizens would receive admission in medical schools. He also declared a five -year age relaxation in government work for foreign applicants.
To improve access to services, a online sales deed registration system has been launched in Punjab, and a special facilitation office in the province has been designated.
Sharif also announced plans to build an International Airport in Mirpur, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, a long -standing demand for the diaspora. He said that 15 civil awards would be awarded annually to the Pakistani abroad for their excellence in their respective fields, starting every year on August 14.
