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Giving Back to Pakistan – A Case Study of Two Overseas Professionals
- September 27, 2018
- Posted by: Muhammad Bilal
- Category: Blog Post
No CommentsIt’s true that annual remittances by overseas Pakistanis are vital for the economy; we better now also focus on how to capitalize on their intellectual and experiential capital. Professional overseas Pakistanis excel through research and development, implementation of innovation and working in leading organizations; therefore, there are better chances they could substantially improve corporate governance,
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Global Migration and Remittances – Some Interesting Facts and Numbers
- September 27, 2018
- Posted by: Muhammad Bilal
- Category: Blog Post
Foreign remittances are the backbone of countries’ economies. Human capital moves across the globe to earn money, feed their families and contribute to their national treasuries. This article gives brief yet interesting facts and numbers around two major activities: migration and flow of remittances. The source of the entire information is Migration and Remittances Factbook
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Overseas Pakistanis and Diamer-Basha Dam
- September 27, 2018
- Posted by: Muhammad Bilal
- Category: Blog Post
I’m glad that overseas Pakistanis have always responded to national issues with patriotic fervor. The recent fund raising call by Prime Minister too was welcomed positively. Over the last 48 hours, number of non-resident Pakistanis has generously contributed to the dam’s fund, which is not only appreciable but encouraging for the resident Pakistanis. It is
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The Problem of Brain Drain and Our Helplessness
- September 24, 2018
- Posted by: Muhammad Bilal
- Category: Blog Post
What if I tell you that in the last 5 years, around 3400 people renounced their Pakistani nationality. While alarmingly, 1500 have applied and are waiting for their turn. Shocking? Indeed it is for me. Increasing infatuation with overseas’ remittances and monetary help have made us totally oblivious to the increasing brain drain from our
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MoU Signing Ceremony
- July 27, 2018
- Posted by: AOP
- Category: Uncategorized
Prior to the signing ceremony, Chairman Graana Group of Companies Mr Shafiq Akbar and Director Graana Group of Companies Mr Farhan Javed conducted meetings with the delegations of different brands. The meetings were attended by AOP Trustees and representatives of Naseem Consultancy Services, Jubilee Insurance, Vogue – House of Events, Vegas Cosmetics, Pakistan Car Rentals
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Distribution of Iftari
- June 12, 2018
- Posted by: AOP
- Category: Uncategorized
Continuing annual tradition of Iftar distribution, AOP team went out to give away Ramzan blessings in the form of Iftari. The team handed over Iftari packages to the on duty personnel of Islamabad Traffic Police and every approachable bystander. The activity was started from Jinnah Avenue; and via Faisal and Margalla Avenues, ended at F-7
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Expansion of Hunehar Welfare School
- June 8, 2018
- Posted by: AOP
- Category: Uncategorized
AOP team identified Hunehar Welfare School in G-12 (Mera Abadi) Islamabad which was established and administered by a group of devoted students. In the charitable school, children from underprivileged families are enrolled as students and are provided free modern education till 5th grade. Motivated by youngsters’ enthusiasm for social responsibilities, AOP Trustees decided to contribute
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Visit to Bint e Fatima Old Home
- June 7, 2018
- Posted by: AOP
- Category: Uncategorized
In continuation to Ramzan Campaign, AOP team organized a visit to Bint e Fatima Old Home – a nongovernmental & nonprofit organization providing shelter to senior citizens. The sole purpose of the visit was to share the happy moments of Ramzan and upcoming Eid with the senior citizens. The team comprised AOP Trustees and staff
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AOP Launch Ceremony
- March 29, 2018
- Posted by: AOP
- Category: Uncategorized
Graana Group of Companies launched Association of Overseas Pakistanis (AOP). It is a Trust established to facilitate overseas Pakistanis and expats who plan to visit or settle in Pakistan. It works in close collaboration with the Government of Pakistan as well as organizations working for the welfare of overseas Pakistanis and expatriates. The event was
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Chairman OPF, Barrister Amjad Malik, presenting annual report of the OPF to Mr. Shafiq Chairman AOP
- February 8, 2018
- Posted by: AOP
- Category: Uncategorized
Chairman OPF, Barrister Amjad Malik, presenting annual report of the OPF to Mr. Shafiq Akbar Chairman Association of Overseas Pakistanis at his chambers in Rochdale, UK on 27th January 2018.