The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has scheduled a crucial meeting for May 2, 2025, at the Prime Minister’s Office to receive a comprehensive briefing on the Pak-Emigrant Management Framework (PEMF) and the PakTok mobile application.
The meeting aims to streamline digital integration among key stakeholders and evaluate progress on Phase II of PEMF, with a focus on enhancing services for overseas Pakistanis.
According to the meeting notice issued by SIFC, technical documentation related to Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) will be presented by the National Information Technology Board (NITB), Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE), and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). The council is expected to finalize amendments to the PakTok app’s design and address key observations raised by the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF).
The PakTok mobile app, developed under the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, functions as a digital gateway connecting overseas Pakistanis with government services. It offers various features including OPF membership registration and welfare services such as recovery of dues from foreign employers, free transportation of deceased bodies from abroad to home addresses, and financial assistance including scholarships for OPF schools and colleges.
A standout feature of the app is its 24/7 complaint management system, enabling Pakistani expatriates and their families to report and resolve issues efficiently. The platform also provides updated information on OPF initiatives, policies, and events, bringing greater transparency and accessibility to services critical for the Pakistani diaspora.
