US diplomat commends CM for women-focused projects
LAHORE: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker has paid tribute to CM Maryam Nawaz for her projects aimed at women’s empowerment. Baker called on CM Punjab on Wednesday during which discussions held for the promotion of education, security and investment in Punjab. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in areas including security, artificial intelligence (AI), digital assets and energy. It was…
On Wednesday, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker commended CM Maryam Nawaz for her initiatives focused on women's empowerment in Punjab. The two discussed enhancing cooperation in areas such as education, security, investment, artificial intelligence, digital assets, and energy. Baker also expressed interest in a potential Punjab-US Business and Investment Forum, taking place in Lahore.
Baker praised the Basant festival and the government's efforts to ensure a secure celebration. CM Maryam Nawaz highlighted plans to further expand the festival and emphasized her government's commitment to empowering women through legal measures and policy development. She noted that over a million overseas Pakistanis from Punjab living in the US are a valuable asset to the nation.
CM Nawaz outlined projects including an electric scooter scheme, electro bus service, interest-free loans for small businesses, and direct pink button initiative for women's protection. She also mentioned the establishment of district WASAs to efficiently manage monsoon rainwater, transforming Punjab's cities and villages.
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