Sweden praises minorities protection

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has invited Swedish investors to invest in the province, underscoring that there is a favourable environment for investment in Punjab.

She was speaking during a meeting with Swedish Ambassador to Pakistan Alexandra Berg von Linde to discuss possible avenues of developing mutual relations in the fields of education, health, IT, agriculture, trade and environment.

"There is a special focus on agriculture and supporting the farmers," she highlighted.

The Swedish ambassador appreciated initiatives of the Punjab government for protecting minorities' and women's rights. She said, "Recent initiatives of the Punjab government for investors are commendable. Swedish investors are willing to invest in Punjab."