Vice-Chairman Punjab OPC Waseem Akhtar Ramay called on Chief Minister

Lahore : Vice-Chairman Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission Waseem Akhtar Ramay called on Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office and discussed the solution of problems faced by overseas Pakistanis in the wake of coronavirus pandemic including the facilities provided to them in quarantine centres.

The CM allowed that passengers could order takeaway meals during their stay in hotels and quarantine centres. Likewise, action will be initiated in case of complaints about expensive or substandard food. Overseas Pakistanis Commission will be allowed access to the passengers staying at hotels and quarantine centres. Necessary matters will be settled soon in this regard. The OPC officials will contact the passengers to help solve their problems.

The CM said that many expatriates have been deprived of their livelihood opportunities due to the ongoing pandemic. Therefore, the government will consider providing relief to the Pakistanis earning their livelihood work permit abroad. In this regard, line departments have been asked to devise a relief package, he added.

The CM observed that OPC’s role is very important in this situation adding that taking care of Pakistanis coming from abroad is our responsibility. He maintained that quarantine of foreign-returned Pakistanis is essential for all of us.

Taking care of overseas Pakistanis is our responsibility as they are the ambassadors of the country, he added. The CM ensured that the standard of facilities in hotels and quarantine centres will be further improved. He also expressed the deep sense of sorrow over the death of Pakistanis due to coronavirus in different countries.

Waseem Akhtar stated that OPC is ready to serve the Pakistanis coming from abroad adding that they will not be left alone in any difficult moment. The commission will continue to play an effective role in solving their problems, he concluded.