Maryam discusses vital projects with Jane

British high commissioner congratulates her on becoming first woman Punjab CM

LAHORE:

The new Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, on Friday met with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and held discussions on important topics like education, development, and climate change.

Clara Strandhoj, the head of the British High Commission Lahore Office, was also present.

Jane congratulated Maryam on becoming the first woman chief minister, extending her best wishes to her.
Maryam thanked the British high commissioner for her kind gesture.

Maryam and Jane discussed increasing the number of scholarships in top British universities for Punjab students.

Maryam also informed about her vision on governance and transparency.

Maryam said that she wanted to take Punjab into the modern age of digitalisation through the Digital Punjab Vision, with the British high commissioner appreciating the initiative.

Maryam assured Jane of providing all possible facilities to the British institutions for the establishment of an IT university.
The Punjab chief minister also informed about the IT park project in Punjab, especially in Lahore.

Along with discussion on promoting girls education in Punjab, they also exchanged views regarding the exchange of air quality index technology for addressing climate change and environmental pollution.

Maryam said that the project of IT, Twin Towers in Lahore would be started very soon.

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