OPF distributes Rs550m among families of Overseas Pakistanis

Islamabad: Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has distributed Rs550 million financial aid to the families of destitute and disabled Overseas Pakistanis, the amount is 22% higher than the budgeted cost.

This was discussed at a high level meeting held at OPF which was presided by Chairman OPF, Board of Governors, Barrister Amjad Malik, according to a press release here on Monday.The meeting was attended by Managing Director OPF, Member OPF Board of Governors, Manzoor Kiyani (representing Secretary Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development) and Abdul Akbar Sharifzada, Member Board of Governors.

Through Financial Aid Scheme, in case of death, accidental or natural OPF provides Rs400,000 to the legal heirs.This amount is in addition to any insurance provided by State Life Insurance.The compensation is provided on priority processing time, which is one month.OPF has launched new,professionally designed website which is being widely appreciated by users around the globe.

OPF health insurance will have direct impact on the overseas Pakistanis and their families and will get direct relief under this scheme.Moreover, OPF internship programme aims to provide training and skills to the youth belonging to overseas Pakistanis.

Performance of OPF airport and welfare officers/ staff was appreciated for their efforts in facilitating Overseas Pakistanis.The purpose of the meeting was to review the progress to date of OPF.