About 51 percent development work on the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) Housing Society has been completed so far and the contractor has requested for one-year extension in the contract period. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
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Jul 302011
Certificates given to expats who sent more than $15,000
By Binsal Abdul Kader
Abu Dhabi: Pakistan expects a leap in remittances from its expatriates living the UAE this year due to incentives and appreciation offered for remitting the money through legal channels. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
Islamabad: The abolishment of some housing schemes by Overseas Pakistan Foundations has caused loss of about Rs one billion to national exchequer.
This was revealed by audit authorities in their report submitted to Public Accounts Committee (PAC). On which, Special Committee of PAC has called detailed report on the housing schemes commenced for overseas Pakistanis by OPF. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
* Office to help resolve domestic, property related disputes
* Punjab CM says Pakistan Britain bound by age-old ties
LAHORE: Pakistan and Britain are tied together in friendly relations deeply rooted in history and last but not the least Britain is the largest investor in Pakistan, said Punjab Chief Minister (CM), Shahbaz Sharif. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
By Javed Malik
At a time when our own financial experts are predicting a rather gloomy picture of the country’s economy, and some officials have even gone as far as calling for an “Economic emergency”, Overseas Pakistanis have become the source of some much needed good news. Recent reports indicate that remittances by Overseas Pakistanis are expected to cross a mammoth US $10 billion this year. This speaks volumes about their commitment towards their country’s economy but in my view their ‘potential’ is much greater, and if given the right opportunities, they can play a much wider role in the nation building process. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has decided to circulate draft of the National Policy for Overseas Pakistanis to all concerned stakeholders to get their input and comments. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
Lahore: The facility of online investment for overseas Pakistanis in the National Savings would augment flow of foreign exchange in the country. Director General National Savings Zafar M.Sheikh said talking to APP here on Wednesday.
He said that a website is being launched to facilitate overseas Pakistanis for online investment in to National Savings from all corners of the world. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
HOW TO INVEST IN NATIONAL SAVINGS SCHEMES? Continue reading »
Jul 302011
The United Arab Emirates has eased its tough rules for foreign workers who want to change employer, loosening the controversial “sponsor” system in force in the Arab states of the Gulf. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
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ISLAMABAD: Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis has observed that the housing schemes initiated for the overseas Pakistanis need proper attention to expedite the development of these schemes. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
Q.1 Can I deposit profit cheque into my account with any scheduled bank? If not, then how can I withdraw my profit without coming to the Centre?
Ans: No. Unlike cheques of banks, the Profit coupons/withdrawal slips of NSS are not negotiable instruments, hence not acceptable by banks. The profit accrued on BSC only may, however, be collected through an agent duly authorized by the certificate holder at his/her own risk and subject to the satisfaction of the officer in charge. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
Duplicate card holders cannot apply for Machine Readable Passports
By Binsal Abdul Kader
Abu Dhabi: Pakistanis in the UAE who are holding duplicate Certified National Identity Card (CNIC) or National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP ) have been urged to cancel it before February 28. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
Pak People’s Welfare Association (PPWA) held a meeting with Pakistan’s visiting Federal Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik at Sheraton Doha Hotel on Tuesday.
PPWA president Mohamed Azeem Khan briefed Malik about the ongoing activities of PPWA which included financial help for the needy in Qatar and donation for those affected by floods in Pakistan, the official said. Continue reading »
Jul 302011
Rawalpindi—The most efficient services of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) E-remittance has provided overseas Pakistanis much needed relief in connection with sending money to their dear ones, Khalid bin Shaheen, Group Chief Global Home Remittances said Wednesday. Continue reading »