ISLAMABAD: PM’s Special Assistant for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Bukhari said on Saturday that once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will give preference to Pakistanis in terms of employment opportunities.
The Ministry for Overseas Pakistanis in a statement said that the UAE officials have given Bukhari a reassurance in this regard.
Quoting Bukhari, the statement said the Pakistan government and UAE officials will ensure the rights of Pakistanis working in the Gulf country.
Bukhari also held a meeting with the Pakistani business community in Dubai.
He lauded the diaspora for providing aid for the repatriation of stranded nationals since the beginning of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.
At the occasion, the SAPM also distributed certificates among the notable members present at the event. The SAPM also lauded Pakistani diplomats for assisting workers during the pandemic.
Instead of confining to the sweeping remarks by Zulfikar Bukhari,Special Asstt to PM that UAE authorities willing to give preference to Pakistanis in the forthcoming demand of manpower in UAE, his team and Pakistan embassy there should have done some home work in the areas /sectors, skilled/semiskilled personnel be needing there and how Pakistan can facilitate such persons already having so difficult time in the midst of being jobless/prevailing pandemic of corona virus.
In an open market, like UAE, why should Pakistani be given preference over other 100+ nationalities? And on what grounds?
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