Islamabad : Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that Pakistani diaspora around the world has always played pivotal and substantiated role for progress and development of country. He also said that ensuring participation of Pakistani diaspora in development and progress of country has been principle stance of Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) .He expressed,”the proactive role played by Pakistani Diaspora in Pakistani development and progress of the country is an undeniable reality.” He expressed these views during his meeting with delegation of Pakistani Diaspora under leadership of Mayor of the London Borough of Hounslow Councilor Afzal Kiani.
While underscoring the significance of highlighting positive image of Pakistan across the world, he said, ” Pakistani diaspora must be committed to ensure highlighting positive image of country.” The Speaker also stressed on the need to encourage and enhance the positive and proactive role offered by Pakistani Diaspora for their inclusion in progress of every socioeconomic segment of country.
Further, the Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that Pakistan people have always proven their talent and potential in diverse fields. He emphasized on the need to resolve challanges faced by Pakistani Diaspora on priority basis.the Speaker also said, ” highlighting positive image of Pakistan is the prime responsibility of Pakistani media.” He said that media can play positive image of country as Pakistan is enriched in every aspect.
The delegation of Pakistani diaspora under leadership Mayor of the London Borough of Hounslow Councilor Mr. Afzal Kiyani expressed its gratitude to Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf for his encouragement and support for Pakistani diaspora. The delegation participants also stressed on the need to have close liaison with Pakistani High commissioners abroad.The delegation members emphasized the need to promote cultural diversity especially at abroad.