Tag: OPF

Islamabad, March 11, 2020 (PPI-OT): In order to facilitate Overseas Pakistanis and their family members in line with the vision of the Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, a Machine Readable Passport (MRP) facility has been established at the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) Head Office, Islamabad, with the collaboration of the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGI and P).
 
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Islamabad, September 12, 2019 (PPI-OT): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Sayed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari opined that the people of Pakistan have strong historical ties with the people of Kashmir and no power on earth can disrupt this deep rooted bond. He further added that the dream of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the sub-continent would not be compRead More…

Islamabad, January 16, 2019 (PPI-OT): Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) under this scholarship program has distributed an amount of more than Rs. 30 million among the talented children of Pakistani expatriates. Last year, an amount of Rs. 2,789,850/- was distributed among 65 children, whereas, this year, OPF has distributed an amount of Rs. 1,812,376/- among 32 children of overseas Pakistanis. The objective of thiRead More…

Islamabad, January 08, 2019 (PPI-OT): Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and HRD, Pervaiz Ahmed Junejo said that Prime Minister of Pakistan considers Pakistani expatriates as roaming ambassadors and precious assets of the country. Provision of maximum facilities and well-being of expatriates is the top most priority of the government and we will leave no stone unturned to provide maximum facilities and assistRead More…

Islamabad, January 04, 2019 (PPI-OT): Government of Pakistan secured the release of 12 Pakistani prisoners in Bahrain. The release/pardon was granted by His Majesty, King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa on account of Bahrain’s National Day. This achievement is the reflection of the untiring resolve shown by the Government of Pakistan to facilitate deserving overseas prisoners waiting to be repatriated to their homeland.
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Islamabad, December 21, 2018 (PPI-OT): During the 148th meeting of the OPF Board of Governors convened on December 21, 2018, the Board unanimously agreed on finalizing the ongoing housing projects of OPF Valley Zone-V, Islamabad and OPF Housing Scheme Lahore, etc. The board members further directed the management to ensure the earliest possible completion of the above mentioned housing projects. The Board also directRead More…

Islamabad, November 06, 2018 (PPI-OT): In continuation of Prime Minister’s 100 day agenda on revitalizing economic growth, Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) under the guidance of Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development in a landmark initiative has developed an online web portal where overseas Pakistanis can get themselves registered and contribute towards the betterment of the motherland. Read More…

Islamabad, October 23, 2018 (PPI-OT): Realizing the dire consequences of depleting water resources, Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) contributes Rs. 2.62 million for Supreme Court of Pakistan and Prime Minister of Pakistan, Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dam Fund. Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director OPF, Dr. Amer Sheikh said, “It is high time to work as a nation and overcome water scarcity through a nationalRead More…

Islamabad, August 16, 2018 (PPI-OT): Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) and British Council Islamabad, in a landmark initiative, agreed upon a faculty development program for OPF educational institutions. Both the organizations have jointly devised a two years faculty development program through which British Council will offer training to faculty members and other staff of OPF educational institutions.
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Islamabad, July 20, 2018 (PPI-OT): Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), as a landmark initiative has announced the establishment of a degree awarding institution in the heart of Islamabad. It is planned to be built at a prime location of the Capital in F-11/2. The area covered will be more than 4 acres consisting of 72 class-rooms, 5 laboratories and 1 auditorium while accommodating more than 2,400 students. The facRead More…