British-Pakistani delegation calls on governor

A delegation including House of Lords member Lord Wajid Khan and renowned Pak-UK businessman Zubair Issa called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman at Governor House on Friday.

The governor said the success of Lord Wajid in the United Kingdom was an example to follow for many people, adding that his success was proof that by the grace of Allah and hard work, anyone could achieve greatness.

Rehman lauded overseas Pakistanis as an asset to the country who were playing an important role in the economy and bringing a good name to Pakistan. He added that overseas Pakistanis are Pakistan’s ambassadors and their role in promoting a positive image of the country abroad was commendable.

He further said that the government was paying special attention to the promotion of higher education in the country, as well as raising the education standard to compete with international institutions. The governor said that the country was currently facing many challenges, including the rehabilitation of flood victims and the current government was working day and night to aid them.

Balighur Rehman also thanked the British government and the Pakistani community living in the UK for their assistance to the flood victims.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 5^th, 2022.