PR No. 111

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain Directs Establishment of Protector Office in Bannu

Achieving $4 Billion Monthly Remittances is target, Chaudhry Salik Hussain

Islamabad: August 11, 2025

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam leader and former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Zahid Akram Durrani. During the meeting, they discussed various proposals regarding employment and skill provision for overseas Pakistanis. Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are among his priorities for overseas employment and skill development. He highlighted that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa contributes significantly to foreign remittances, increasing foreign remittances to $4 billion per month is the next target. Former Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani noted that people from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa face challenges, residents of Bannu have to travel four hours to reach the Protector Office in Dera Ismail Khan. Zahid Akram Durrani urged the establishment of a Protector Office in Bannu to facilitate the local population and surrounding areas. Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain issued directives for the swift establishment of a Protector Office in Bannu and assured full cooperation in this regard.

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