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

2. 10/4/2017
PRESENTATION ON THE WORKING OF MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

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

4. 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 and renamed as M/o Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development

5. Organizational Structure

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Worker Welfare Fund (WWF)
WWF was established in 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

13. 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

14. National Industrial Relations Commission
NIRC was established on 06th November, 1972 under the repealed Industrial Relations Ordinance, (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

15. 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.

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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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 ( ), 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

20. 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.

21. 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
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

22. (Source WWF) Performance Marriage grant disbursed 7,477 566.0 3,551
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)

23. 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

24. 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

25. 10/4/2017
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