A four member delegation of European Union (EU) and International Organization for Migration (IOM) held talks with Vice Chairperson Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab Shaheen Khalid Butt and Commissioner Afzaal Bhatti. Purpose of the meeting was to sensitize OPC high ups about the EU and IOM program aimed at strengthening reintegration mechanism for Pakistani returnees and to gain updated information about the initiatives of OPC for the welfare of expatriate Pakistanis. Vice Chairperson and Commissioner OPC informed the members of the EU and IOM delegation that the innovative step of establishing OPC has been taken to secure the rights of Pakistanis living abroad. Since its inception, OPC has executed exceptional performance in resolution of complaints of Overseas Pakistanis and 50% issues have been resolved amicably. Shaheen Khalid Butt and Afzaal Bhatti told the members of the visiting delegation that OPC, EU and IOM can work together in management of migration issues and to provide assistance to migrants. Members of the delegation apprised OPC high ups that EU and IOM aim at enhancing community resilience by supporting locally lead community development projects. Delegation members said that it is encouraging that Punjab has taken a lead by establishing a dedicated institution for the welfare of the expatriates. Certain proposals of rehabilitation of deported persons also came under discussion during the meeting. Members of the delegation included Ms. Inge Zorn (EU), Junaid Khan, Ms. Saima Amjad and Saad Rehman (IOM) while Director General OPC Syed Iqbal Bokhari, Additional DG (Police Matters) Agha Yousaf and Director Admn Asad Naeem were also present on this occasion.
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