The ministry is considering introducing a bill to safeguard the property of Overseas Pakistanis
Islamabad: A new bill that will address the problems of expatriates concerning their properties has been proposed by the Ministry for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development as part of an initiative to protect the properties of Overseas Pakistanis, according to news reported on March 29.
According to a document released by the ministry, about 9 million Pakistanis live and work in various nations around the world and contribute to the socioeconomic development of the nation. It was noted that there is no immediate mechanism for providing answers to protect their property.
The Cabinet Division had previously received a proposal regarding the creation of Special Courts for Overseas Pakistanis through an Ordinance or Act of Parliament. Establishment of Special Courts (Overseas Pakistanis Property), Act/Ordinance 2022 was reviewed by the Cabinet Division and approved. According to Article 89 of the Constitution, the ordinance has not yet been published.