The Government of Pakistan attaches high priority to overseas Pakistanis and is keen to promote, nurture, and sustain a mutually beneficial and productive relationship between Pakistan and overseas Pakistanis. Currently, over nine million Pakistanis, or more than four percent of the country’s population, are residing in 115 different countries around the world. Overseas Pakistanis are playing a pivotal role in the development and growth of their homeland through remittances.

As per the directives of the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development, the Overseas Pakistanis Coordination Structure (OPCS) is being revived/re-activated to develop a broader perspective and better understanding of the problems and issues faced by overseas Pakistanis worldwide. The structure will consist of notable overseas Pakistanis working or settled in different countries who have made valuable contributions to Pakistan as well as to the betterment of the Pakistani community abroad.

The OPCS will suggest corrective measures and recommend steps required to address various issues faced by overseas Pakistanis. In addition, OPCS will play a key role in creating awareness about government initiatives and support mechanisms available for overseas Pakistanis and their dependents.

Pakistani Missions abroad have forwarded nominations of notable overseas Pakistanis who have substantially contributed to the cause of Pakistan and overseas Pakistanis in their host countries. However, it was felt necessary to form a homogeneous group by inviting nominations of prospective members through an open registration process.