FM pledges to take care of overseas Pakistanis

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Monday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to address the problems of overseas Pakistanis including those in the Europe on priority basis.

He was talking to Chairman of EU-Pak Friendship Federation Ch. Pervez Iqbal Losar in Islamabad. Shah Mehmood Qureshi said overseas Pakistanis are our precious asset who have always open heartedly supported Pakistan in difficult times including in the wake of Covid-19.

Qureshi said Pakistan has launched economic diplomacy to apprise the foreign investors about investment opportunities in Pakistan and the government’s business friendly policies. He said several European countries are desirous to make investments in Pakistan as a result of our economic diplomacy.

The Foreign Minister said we are striving to improve exports to cope with the adverse impact of Coronavirus.

Chairman of Saylani Welfare Trust Maulana Bashir Farooqui called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad on Monday and discussed coronavirus situation in the country.

The Foreign Minister said the entire nation has contributed immensely for the welfare of weaker segments of the society. He said the private welfare organizations worked alongside the government to help the poor and the labourers and distribute ration amongst them during the difficult times of coronavirus.