FO spokesperson pays tribute to Pakistani diaspora for contribution to
country’s economy

ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid
Hafeez Chaudhri

has acknowledged the contribution of overseas
Pakistanis saying they are a great asset for the country.
In a tweet on International Day of Family Remittances on Wednesday,
he paid tribute to the Pakistani diaspora for their contribution to
country’s economy.
The International Day of Family Remittances was adopted by the
United Nations General Assembly and is observed annually on June 16.
The IDFR recognizes over 200 million migrant workers, women and
men, who send money home to over 800 million family members
across the world.
The day further highlights the great resilience of migrant workers in
the face of economic insecurities, natural and climate related disasters
and a global pandemic.