The Government fully realizes the importance of overseas Pakistanis. In order to have a focused approach for improving the welfare of overseas Pakistanis, a separate Overseas Pakistanis Division has been established.

To cater for the housing need of Overseas Pakistanis and to provide them residential facilities, OPF has planned and established a number of housing schemes in different cities of the country.

Special Allowances for Foreign Exchange Remittance Card Holders in Federal Budget 2006 - 07. The Government has announced special allowances for Foreign Exchange Remittance Card holders.