- Sahabzada Jahangir says former CJ’s opinion on expats hurt sentiments abroad
- Says UK business delegation to invest in KP housing projects, education
Founding member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and senior advisor to party Chairman Imran Khan, Sahabzada Jahangir has lamented that overseas Pakistanis are not being treated as equal and in some sections, even being considered less-patriotic than their brethren in Pakistan.
Jahangir, who is a London-based British Pakistani, is proud of his long association with Imran Khan who launched the PTI in London from his residence. He assured that the PTI would take a lead to ensure equal rights to Pakistanis living abroad, who he said were an asset to the economy of Pakistan.
“Pakistanis living abroad are doing a great service for Pakistan. There are 7,000,000 of them, who all have earned a name for themselves as notable doctors, IT experts, engineers and teachers. And yet they are not treated as equals in Pakistan. It is disappointing that the former CJ considered expatriates less credible, and not worthy of public offices. This was a damaging statement that hurt millions of overseas expatriates,” Sahabzada said.
The PTI leader said his party was set to take a lead and bring a motion in the Parliament that would not only ensure the expatriates’ voting rights, but also give them a right to hold public offices, or become member parliament. He revealed that the party chairman will introduce the motion next week after taking other political parties sympathetic to the cause in the loop.
Sahabzada Jehangir has been chairman of Shaukat Khanum Hospital and has been instrumental in raising funds for the hospital and now for the university founded by Imran Khan in Mianwali. He is in Pakistan with a British business delegation keen to invest in Pakistan, particularly in KP.
“We have brought in investment worth 200 million dollars for KP. With this investment, a new city will be raised between KP and Islamabad. This project will generate huge employment opportunities besides providing low-cost housing units,” Jahangir revealed while giving the details of the new project.
He said under the school adaptation policy, over 500 schools in KPK will be adopted by British-Pakistanis this year and this would be a big boost for the education sector in the province.
He informed that during this visit, London PTI has also gifted Khan 20 ambulances, 20 fire-fighting engines and 200 computers.
On politics, he notified that oversees Pakistanis felt that future of the PTI was linked to the party’s performance in KPK.
“I have shared this concern with Khan and he has assured me that he would spend more time in KPK. He also served notices on all ministers that their performance would be reviewed every quarter and those with nothing to show would be shown the gates immediately”, said Jahangir.
Overseas Pakistanis are not treated equal at all. Wake up Pakistani politicians before its too late. Your economy is mostly dependant on overseas Pakistanis and must be given rights to vote and govern Pakistani as well. Ch. Sarwar is gone and holding the post of Governor of Punjab why not others?
That is the way to go. Dear Sahibzada shb, we all share your vision and applaud the commendable services that you are doing for KPK. Although your association with PTI is understandable however I request to make your services available to other provinces as well. The whole country should benefit from you keeping aside any party affiliations.
Dear Sahibzada sb.
You're the real voice of overseas Pakistani and congratulate you to raise our voice in Pakistan.Yes overseas Pakistanis believe that they are not being treated equally .We overseas Pakistanis playing key role in Pakistani economy but for nothing.Let me say loudly we overseas being used as Debit/ATM cards for our DUMMY leaders.
I appreciate you doing best efforts for KPK as senior member of PTI. May ALLAH Almighty bless you.
Sabzada jahangir statement z real “TARJAMANI” of overseas pakistanies. Also sabzada sb contribution gr8 4 country. To call Dual national 2nd class citizen n his motherland z not fair. We glad SJ raised overseas concern.
Finally we have someone to speak on behalf of overseas Pakistanis. We thought Imran has forgotten us after the elections. Finally a founding member of PTI speaking on our behalf. Well done Sahibzada shb.
Thank you Sahibzada Jahangir…undoubtedly, overseas Pakistanis are a great asset of Pakistan. Having worked with Pakistanis abroad, in connection with SKMT and PTI, I know the passion and commitment that our brothers/sisters living outside Pak have for their homeland. As a member of the Core Comm of PTI, I have been in touch with the Chairman and our leadership on the issue of legislation that will allow dual nationals not only to vote, but also to take part in the electoral process in Pakistan. Insha Allah!!!
Sahibzada jahangir,PTI’s founding memeber always raised his vice for the basic rights of overseas Pakistanis as they are great asset of Pakistan and Play vital role in pakistani’s economy aswel.they are being misused badly from the last many years but never stop their moral and economical contributions for pakistan.We proudly salute your best efforts for KPK and towords Pakistanis oversea also.we hope your efforts will bring fruitfull results inshallah.
May Allah Bless you
Amira Shah (sara)
Undoubtedly pak overseas are an asset for Home land, and SJ SAB had great analysis well done sj sab, will go till last delivery
we highly appreciate efforts of Madam Fauzia Kasuri raise overseas issues accordingly. We agree it should b limited barrier like President / PM/ and can b allowed n general election ( not on safe seat or zimni elec) etc but completely rejection z v insulting behaviour. Overseas pk's celebrate almost whole city pk day & contribute accordingly. Thanx again Chickoo bahee whole overseas support with u and U R legend of PTI any way. We vl give u big vlcm @ ur rtn to GB.
yes he is true living legend and God father of ptI.
Asghar H Ranjha (LLM.London)
Attorney At Law
Human Rights, Criminal & Immigration
+0044(0)7550474444
Sahabzada Jahangir sb is a true voice of overseas Pakistanis, an ambassador of pti we salute you unmatched sincerity with Pakistani people, and I must mention here the dedication of your sister Madam Fauzia Kasuri for the people of Pakistan, you both are like Mr Jinnah & Fatima Jinnah.
May God give you more strength to serve Pakistan.
Asghar H Ranjha (LLM.London)
Attorney At Law
Human Rights, Criminal & Immigration
+0044(0)7550474444
Sahabzada Jahangir sb, simply you are a legend, and aspiration for all of us. keep up the good work.
CMR CHOPRA
ADVOCATE HIGH COURT
Sahabzada sb,
you are our hero, and appreciation from me that you have devoted your life for the people of Pakistan.
Asim RanjhA
Director
Jinnah International Group Ltd
Sahabzada Jahangir sb
we know how hard you work for pti and collects the funds for Pakistani people whenever there is a disaster in Pakistan, and being a close friend of Imran khan and founding member of PTI we all trust on you and we always say yes to your call, and we are standing behind you thanks for being our voice.
pti team Bristol, uk
We need people like you in Pakistani cabinet, and I request Imran Khan to give you seat in Senate, there isn't any better choice than you for a pti senator.
ASIF RANJHA
President Pti UC 51
sargodha
totally agreed with you asif sb pti should offer him and fauzia Kasuri seats in senate.
Asghar H Ranjha (LLM.London)
Attorney At Law
Human Rights, Criminal & Immigration
+0044(0)7550474444
Without no Doubt you are absolutely right Jahangir sahib. You had raised the concern of all we overseas Pakistanis which was bitter truth. Your countless efforts , co-operation and co-ordination towards PTI and we Overseas Pakistanis is much more appreciated endlessly. You are great assets of PTI which makes us glad of having you as our Leader of PTI. Simply you are the True Legend of PTI . God Bless You Jahangir Sahib.
There are hundreds of issues which we are facing all over the world but Pak govt. has never took any initiative or looked for any improvement in system.
Good thought shared by Sahibzada Sb. and I am hopeful that someone will do something about it.
Rightly mentioned on comment above take a lead for Overseas Pakistan regardless of background or association.
Qaiser Abbasi
Kebabish Original West Ealing
020 8840 2811
SJ raised overseas issue well and we appreciate his efforts & its best interest of country 2 coz overseas pk's r assets
well done SJ, your voice for justice is always appreciated.
Well done Jahangir sab.
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