Daily Times
April 29, 2021
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday appreciated the role played by the overseas Pakistanis for the betterment of the country’s economy and helping to uplift it.
The PM said this while addressing overseas Pakistanis in connection with Roshan Digital Account reaching a milestone of one billion dollars.
He congratulated the Governor State Bank of Pakistan Reza Baqir over the milestone achieved by the Roshan Digital Accounts. The Prime Minister also thanked Governor State Bank for his role in bringing about the two schemes; Roshan Apni Car and Roshan Samaji Khidmat.
“Overseas Pakistanis have, over the years, supported our economy,” PM Imran Khan said adding that he was in touch with overseas Pakistanis for over 50 years since his cricketing years.
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said he had ordered a full-scale inquiry into the reports of mistreatment of overseas Pakistanis by the countrys embassy in Saudi Arabia
PM Imran Khan orders inquiry against Pakistan s envoy to Saudi Arabia
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Prime Minister Imran Khan. File photo
PM Imran expresses strong displeasure of the reports of the embassy staff allegedly involved in minting money from Pakistanis.
Says it is the duty of foreign missions to extend best possible services to Pakistanis.
Acknowledges the services of labour class Pakistani nationals working abroad in tough conditions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said he has ordered a full-scale inquiry against the country’s envoy to Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ejaz after receiving reports of mistreatment of overseas Pakistanis by the embassy.
Ambassador recalled for mistreating Pakistani expats in Saudi Arabia
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Pakistan s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ejaz . Pakembassy KSA/File
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfi Bukhari said Thursday the PM has recalled Pakistan s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ejaz and some members of his staff after reports emerged that he mistreated the Pakistani expat community living in the Kingdom.
Bukhari, making the announcement, said the ambassador was recalled as the Pakistani community and Embassy staff repeatedly lodged complaints against him over the past couple of months.
Following Amb Ejaz s removal, retired Lt Gen Bilal Akbar has taken over the post, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said in a statement.