- Advertisement -
ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan Business Forum France, Mohammad Ibrahim Dar, has termed the recently held Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad a welcoming initiative that signifies a major step toward ensuring protection and investment opportunities for Pakistanis living abroad.
Speaking at a luncheon hosted by Ghulam Mustafa Malik, the Focal Person to the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Secretary Information & Broadcasting of Pakistan Muslim League (Q), Dar emphasized the urgent need for establishing special courts in all four provinces, as well as in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, to address land-grabbing cases faced by overseas Pakistanis. He also called for the creation of a one-window operation consisting of all relevant departments to streamline investment procedures for overseas investors.
The event was attended by a large number of senior journalists from Islamabad’s electronic and print media, as well as key figures including Ayaz Abbasi, Secretary General of Pak Federation Spain, and Sohail Mumtaz, a prominent businessman based in the UAE.
In his remarks, Ghulam Mustafa Malik welcomed the guests and lauded the active participation of overseas Pakistanis in the three-day convention, which contributed to its overall success. He said that Pakistanis living abroad are the backbone of the national economy, and the government is committed to creating a favorable investment climate for them.
Mohammad Ibrahim Dar highlighted that despite challenges, the diaspora continues to prioritize investment in Pakistan. However, he warned that unresolved systemic issues may discourage future generations from engaging economically with the country, stressing the need for immediate institutional attention.
Speaking on the occasion, Ayaz Abbasi appreciated the government’s initiative and expressed hope that the next Overseas Convention would be even more meaningful and productive. “We are proud to be Pakistani and are committed to contributing to our country’s progress through investment,” he said, adding that it was heartening to see not just investors, but also middle-class and working-class overseas Pakistanis taking part in the convention.
UAE-based businessman Sohail Mumtaz described the convention as a clear message from the government, military, and establishment that Pakistan is open for business and offers great potential for investment.
During the event, the distinguished guest Mohammad Ibrahim Dar was presented with a bouquet on behalf of Zafar Mehmood Qazi and Javed Shehzad(Late) by Khuram Shehzad, as a gesture of warm welcome.
The event concluded with the cutting of a birthday cake for Ghulam Mustafa Malik, who received warm congratulations and well-wishes from the attendees.