NAB, OPF sign MoU to address complaints of overseas Pakistanis

January 31, 2025 (MLN): To address the complaints of overseas Pakistanis, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & HRD.

The MoU aims to resolve issues such as property disputes, financial fraud, misuse of authority, and other matters.

It was signed during a ceremony at the NAB Headquarters to establish a formal framework for mutual cooperation and strategic coordination, according to the press release issued.

The main objective of this MoU is to create an efficient and collaborative mechanism through which OPF and NAB will jointly address and resolve grievances reported by overseas Pakistanis.

Such grievances may encompass, without limitation, fraudulent practices in housing schemes, disputes pertaining to property possession, and allotment, and incidents of financial mismanagement or irregularities perpetrated by housing developers and private individuals.

Under this MoU, a dedicated facilitation desk or cell for Overseas Pakistanis at all NAB offices including the Head Office and Regional Offices will be established to receive and process complaints referred by OPF or overseas Pakistanis, directly.

Also, a helpline will be established between NAB and OPF for constant liaison to address complaints filed by Overseas Pakistanis.

Earlier, the OPF team gave a detailed briefing on the working of OPF and issues faced by overseas Pakistanis.

Chairman NAB emphasized that overseas Pakistanis are a valuable asset to our country, and NAB, in collaboration with OPF, will take all possible measures to resolve their issues.

He further stated that NAB will ensure that those who cheat or fraud overseas Pakistanis will be given appropriate legal punishments.

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