(11th Virtual Khuli Katchery with Pakistani Community held in Belgium, Luxembourg)

ISLAMABAD:The Embassy of Pakistan, Brussels, has organized the 11th Khuli Katchery in a virtual format with the Pakistani diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Talking about various initiatives of the Government to facilitate Overseas Pakistanis, the Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union (EU) Zaheer A. Janjua referred to the establishment of tax facilitation points at Pakistan’s international airports and border crossings for the facilitation of the overseas Pakistanis, says a press release received here on Wednesday.

The envoy also highlighted the recently introduced online system for attesting power of attorney and setting up of facilitation desks by the government in various ministries and divisions to facilitate the diaspora. Ambassador Janjua congratulated the community members on attaining the right to vote and stressed that the measure will enable them to exercise their due right by directly contributing in political decision making of the country.

Commending Omar Shayan Ahmed, a Pakistani origin boxer who recently won the Belgian under-18 National boxing title, Ambassador Janjua underscored that Pakistani athletes have tremendous potential and they are projecting positive image of the country.

The monthly interaction with the Pakistani diaspora was organized in accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan and in line with Embassy’s efforts to ensure efficient and smooth service delivering to the Pakistani diaspora. The virtual interaction was attended by diaspora members from different walks of life. The community members praised the easy access and the forthcoming attitude of the Embassy to resolve the problems faced by the members of the Pakistani community in Belgium and Luxembourg.