"Struggle moves on for expats
" says Barrister Amjad Malik chair APL.
8 million overseas Pakistanis
contribute to national economy with their 13 billion foreign remittances and
their hearts beat with the hearts of 200 million brothers and sisters at
homeland.
Governor Sarwar is an asset of
Pakistani soil and a role model for expats and we appreciate his services.
Governor
Punjab Mohammed Sarwar must continue to raise voice for overseas Pakistanis as
he has opened doors for the expats of the governor house! GOP
is an honourable man&even he will not resign on the wishes of some media
segments but will continue against the red tape against expats. Governor
of Punjab joined governorship after renouncing British nationality&it's a
good addition2Pak team 2 meet challenges of 21st century says Barrister Amjad
Malik chair of the Association of Pakistani Lawyers (UK)
We can't stop this uphill struggle
raising voice for overseas community to a Address just grievances facilitate
their homecoming and secure representations at places which matters including
right to vote and representation.
Govt has put in place an overseas
commission through law (overseas Pakistanis commission ordinance 2014) in June
after holding an intl overseas convention and advisory council is a good
step forward to consult with representatives and role models overseas. Due to
prime minister's special attention Tariff rates on calls are being reduced,
machine readable passport facility is being directed on all missions, right to
vote has been given and technicalities and modalities are being worked out.
But it is agreed that more needs to
be done to modernise Opf and Overseas ministry to include
emancipation of over one million Kashmiris and 8 million overseas Pakistani
community.
We will continue raising the voice
of 8 million souls despite all odds and systematic resistance and in that
plight all those political professional individuals and bodies, lawyers doctors
civil society members do matter. People come and go so as governments as long
as those 8 million overseas Pakistanis are without voice and forum the uphill
struggle will continue.
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