The high commissioner acknowledged the significant contribution of the Pakistani diaspora, banks, exchange companies and remittance service providers in achieving this important milestone. Representatives of banks and remittance service providers, business associations, community representatives and other stakeholders, attended the ceremony, a press release said. They expressed their commitment to further increasing remittance flows and encouraged the Pakistani diaspora in Australia to continue contributing to the socio-economic development of Pakistan. The importance of promoting greater investment by the Pakistani diaspora in Pakistan was also highlighted, with emphasis on leveraging the strong economic and financial linkages between the two countries. Qamar Zaman, Consul General of Pakistan thanked the participants and assured the participants of all possible support in their business ventures.