JEDDAH: Sheikh Saeed Ahmed, President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Saudi Arabia, hosted a prestigious dinner in honour of Barrister Amjad Malik, Vice Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC), Punjab, in Jeddah.
The event was attended by Pakistan’s Consul General in Jeddah, Syed Mustafa Rabbani, officials of the Pakistan Consulate, and prominent members of the Pakistani community.
Addressing the gathering, Barrister Amjad Malik said that overseas Pakistanis were the backbone of the country’s economy and that addressing their concerns remained a top priority of the Government of Pakistan and the Punjab Government.
He highlighted various initiatives introduced to facilitate overseas Pakistanis, including a dedicated complaints portal, facilitation desks, and special courts established in all 37 districts of Punjab to ensure the swift and effective resolution of their issues.
On the occasion, Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani briefed the participants on the services and facilities being provided by the Pakistan Consulate to the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia.
Local PML-N leaders, including Jeddah Region Chairman Mian Rizwan-ul-Haq, Riyadh Region President Adnan Butt, and Ali Khurshid Malik, also addressed the gathering. They appreciated the valuable contributions of overseas Pakistanis to Pakistan’s development and economy.
At the conclusion of the event, the Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab presented a special commemorative shield to Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani in recognition of his services to the Pakistani community. Barrister Amjad Malik was also presented with a copy of the Holy Quran as a gesture of respect and goodwill.
The gathering provided an opportunity to strengthen engagement between the Pakistani community, diplomatic representatives, and the Overseas Pakistanis Commission.