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The PML-N-led coalition government at the Center now has 229 members in the NA. PHOTO: APP
ISLAMABAD:
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development on Thursday reviewed the implementation of its earlier directives and received progress briefings from the ministry, Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE), FIA and Ministry of External Affairs (MoFA).
The body urged the authorities to open new Protector offices and complete the E-Protector digitization process.
The meeting was chaired by MNA Syed Rafiullah, a statement said.
Regarding patron offices, the Acting Secretary confirmed that approvals are underway, but acknowledged budgetary constraints and logistical delays.
The committee made it clear that such constraints cannot justify further delays and recommended that the new offices be commissioned during the current financial year.
The committee further recommended that the Protector services be closely integrated with NADRA and other e-governance platforms to guarantee identity verification and reduce reliance on middlemen.
