Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced a special package to overseas Pakistanis, including the establishment of special courts for a quick decision on their legal cases and a five percent quota at federal universities.

By paying tribute to the first annual overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, the Prime Minister paid tribute to contributions from the diaspora, a day after the country reported record -monthly $ 4.1 billion.

“Special courts have been established in Islamabad for rapid disposal of the cases of overseas Pakistani,” he said, adding that similar courts would be established in all provinces. The government also plans to facilitate virtual participation of hearings and enable e-archiving for overseas citizens.

The Prime Minister announced a 5% quota for overseas Pakistanis at federal universities and said 3,000 children of overseas citizens would access medical colleges. He also declared a five-year age relaxation in government jobs for overseas applicants.

To improve access to services, an online sales system has been launched that is registered in Punjab and a special facility office has been appointed in the province.

Sharif also announced plans to build an international airport in Mirpur, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, a long -standing demand from the diaspora. He said that 15 civilian awards would be given to overseas Pakistanis annually for excellent in their respective areas beginning every year on August 14.