10/4/2017 Actionable Points of 113th BOG Meeting 1

10/4/2017 PRESENTATION ON THE WORKING OF MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT www.ophrd.gov.pk

Sequence of Presentation Historical Perspective Organizational Structure Core Functions of the Ministry Organizations Working under the Ministry Progress / Achievements Challenges Potential

Historical Perspective In 2004, Overseas Pakistanis Division was created under M/o Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis In 2008, an independent Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis was created Ministry of Labour and Manpower was devolved on 1st July, 2011 under the18th Amendment Ministry of Human Resource Development was established on 29th July, 2011 M/o HRD was merged with M/o Overseas Pakistanis w.e.f 7-6-2013 and renamed as M/o Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development

Organizational Structure

Core Functions of the Ministry Export of manpower and looking after the overseas Pakistanis in the destination countries. Welfare of families of overseas workers back home. Welfare of labour employed in Pakistan and their families. Support provinces on labour legislation from international labour standards perspective / International Labour Organization (ILO)

Organizations working under the Ministry Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment Overseas Pakistanis Foundation Overseas Employment Corporation Worker Welfare Fund Employees Old Age Benefit Institution National Industrial Relations Commission

Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment Bureau was established on 1st October 1971 and Functions under Emigration Ordinance 1979 & Rules made their under. Bureau’s Main Functions are: To control and regulate emigration. To look after the interest of the emigrants. To facilitate, supervise and monitor the activities of Overseas Employment Promoters (OEPs). To advise the Federal Government on emigration policies.

Overseas Pakistanis Foundation OPF was established in 1979 under the Emigration Ordinance. Controlled by a Board of Governors and Registered under Companies Ordinance as a limited company. OPF’s Main Functions are: To establish and manage educational institutions and housing schemes for Overseas Pakistanis Assistance to Overseas Pakistanis and their dependents in the time of distress, natural calamities and war like situations Grant of Financial assistance for rehabilitation of Overseas Pakistanis

Overseas Pakistanis Foundation Facilitation of incoming and outgoing Overseas Pakistanis at various international airports in Pakistan and other allied facilities. Encouragement of Foreign Exchange Remittances through legal channels Settlement of outstanding dues and claims of Overseas Pakistanis Redressal of OPs grievances and various personalized services to OPs

Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) OEC was established in 1976 and is only public sector recruitment organization in Pakistan Governed by a Board of Directors with Minister as Chairman and Secretary of the Ministry as Vice Chairman OEC’s Main Objectives are: To provide secure, reliable and cost-effective services to jobseekers and overseas employers To arrange pre-departure training of manpower against specific demand, where necessary To ensure swift dispatch of selected manpower to destination countries

Worker Welfare Fund (WWF) WWF was established in 1971. Governed by a tripartite Governing Body at Federal Level The funds allocated to the Provincial Governments are managed by the Workers Welfare Boards WWF’s Main Functions are: Financing of Housing Projects Other Welfare Measures Education - Free of Cost upto Secondary Level Scholarships – College/ University Level Marriage grants Death grants

Employees Old Age Benefit Institution Established under the Act of Employees Old Age Benefit Act 1976 with the following Functions Registration of Employers and Employees Collection of Contribution Disbursement of Benefits Investment of Funds Benefits Old Age Pension Survivors Pension Invalidity Pension Old Age Grant

National Industrial Relations Commission NIRC was established on 06th November, 1972 under the repealed Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969 (Now Section 53 of the newly promulgated IRA, 2012. NIRC’s Main Functions are: To adjudicate and determine an industrial dispute in ICT and trans provincial to which a trade union or a federation of such trade union is a party. To register industry-wise Trade unions

National Industrial Relations Commission To determine the collective bargaining agents (CBA), including Collective Bargaining Unit(CBU) amongst trade unions and industry wise trade union in ICT and trans-provincial. To try offences related to employers or workers in relation to trade union. To deal with the cases of unfair labour practices To advise Government and trade unions regarding education of workers To take measures to prevent unfair labour practice. To deal with cases of individual grievances.

Progress / Achievements MOUs SIGNED IN THE FIELD OF MANPOWER Saudi Arabia Bahrain Iraq South Korea UAE

REDRESSAL OF GRIEVANCES OF OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS Deputy Commissioners and District Police Officers nominated as focal persons throughout the country to address the grievances of overseas Pakistanis and their families in Pakistan. FACILITATION COUNTERS AT AIRPORTS For facilitating smooth travelling of overseas Pakistanis “One Window Facilitation Desks” have been established at Eight international airports. Ratification of ILO Conventions Pakistan has ratified 36 ILO Conventions including all 8 Fundamental Conventions which are essential for continuity of GSP+ status granted to Pakistan by the European Union.

SUPPORT TO THE PROVINCES ON LABOUR LEGISLATION In the aftermath of the 18th Constitutional Amendment Act 2010, the role of the Federal Government with regard to labour related issues is confined only to Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The Ministry is facilitating the provinces with the technical assistance of ILO to make laws on the following: Anti-discrimination law Occupational safety & health law. Ministry is working with NAVTTC & TEVTAs for skill development of the migrants and formulation of joint plan of action for skills development.

DECENT WORK COUNTRY PROGRAMME (DWCP) Last 2 years saw successful completion of Phase-II of DWCP, the main platform for delivery of ILO support to Pakistan Phase-III (2016-2020), with the following priority areas of cooperation, is being finalized: Promoting decent work in the rural economy Promoting job creation for youth and vulnerable groups Strengthening international labour standards compliance through social dialogue Extending social protection floors

Manpower Export During the year 2015, highest number of Pakistanis (946,571) proceeded abroad for the purpose of employment. During the year 2016 (January – November), 792,034 Pakistanis proceeded abroad for the purpose of employment.

Welfare Enhancement of EOBI minimum pension from Rs 3,600 to Rs 5,250 per month from 1st April 2015 through provision of Rs 835 million one time grant by Federal Government Introduction of IT based system of collection of contribution and disbursement of pensions and other benefits Performance 2013-14 2014-15 Total of Last 2 years No. of employees registered 4,029 3,809 7838 No. of insured persons registered 461,761 406,760 868,527 Contribution collected (Rs M) 12,737.5 13,108.7 25,646.2 Pension & Old Age Grants disbursed (Rs M) 14,730.5 15,813.3 30,543.8 Total Budget (Rs B) 17.5 18.7 36.2

(Source WWF) Performance Marriage grant disbursed 7,477 566.0 3,551 2013-14 2014-15 Total of last 2 years No. of cases Amount (Rs M) Marriage grant disbursed 7,477 566.0 3,551 329.2 11,028 895.2 Death grant disbursed 1,726 755.6 1,090 529.3 2,816 1284.9 Scholarships disbursed 19,589 933.8 18,000 905.5 37,589 1839.3 No. of students in WWF schools 65,989 76,630 142,619 Total 2,255.4 1,764.0 4019.4 (Source WWF)

Challenges Uncertainty about Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) and Employees Old-age Benefits Institution (EOBI) after 18th Constitutional Amendment. Post devolution legislative constraints of the Federal Government in aligning national labour laws with international obligations and lack of capacity of provinces to develop laws aligned to ILO Conventions. Pakistan is facing strong competition from the regional countries, i.e. India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Continuous reduction in oil prices

Manpower Export Potential FIFA WORLD CUP-2022 – QATAR It is estimated that around US$ 65 billion will be spent on infrastructural development such as Stadiums, Accommodation, four line Metro Network, Motorways, Railways, Doha airport etc. Approx. 0.2 million workers will be required by 2016. The professions in demand will be Engineers, Architects and construction related skilled workers, Specialized Doctors, Paramedical staff, Accountants, Heavy Duty Drivers, Crane Operators, Welders, Fabricators, Electricians, Horticulturists and Gardeners. Malaysia Central Asian States

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