United Nations International Organisation of Migration's (IOM) Pakistani representative has said that the body's MoU with the government is a "milestone" in their cooperation with the country.

Addressing the media alongside SAPM Dr Zafar Mirza, he noted that the Pakistani diaspora overseas was "vast" and pointed out that about 10 million expatriates who can contribute to the country. He said that the IOM was "happy to fund" this initiative.