*Shahbaz discusses trade relations, development projects with Waltham Forest mayor
Friendly relations between Pakistan and Britain are deep rooted and Britain is a big trade partner of Pakistan, said Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif while talking to a delegation led by Waltham Forest Mayor Nadeem Ali during a meeting to discuss trade relations between Pakistan and Britain, development projects and matters of mutual interest on Sunday. Provincial minister for Environment Colonel (R) Shuja Khanzada was also present on the occasion.
The chief minister said that the Punjab government is implementing a massive programme of progress and prosperity of the people and provision of basic amenities to the masses while reforms have been introduced for the improvement of education, health and social sectors. He said that a modern forensic lab has been set up for eliminating crime and improving the system of investigation.
He said that development of a skilled workforce to meet market needs is a big challenge and the Punjab government is implementing a comprehensive strategy for this purpose and the scope of the Punjab Skills Development Programme started in four districts of south Punjab with the collaboration of the DFID has been expanded to 18 districts of the province.
The chief minister further said that the Punjab government is spending billions of rupees on the provision of speedy, comfortable and economical transport facilities to the people and about one hundred and seventy five thousand citizens are benefitting from metro bus service in Lahore daily. He said that work on Rawalpindi-Islamabad metro bus project has also been started and will be completed in ten months.
He said that planning is being made for launching metro bus service in Faisalabad and Multan as well. He said that granting of GSP Plus status to Pakistan by the European Union is a big success which is not only resulting in creation of new job opportunities in Pakistan but its textile exports to European countries are also increasing substantially. He said that the government will fully benefit from the golden opportunity of GSP Plus facility and implementation of all conventions up to European standards will be ensured so that maximum Pakistani products could gain access to the European markets.
He said that increase in the export of textile and garments will enhance the volume of trade between Pakistan and European countries due to which Pakistan’s industry will progress and its economy will strengthen.
Why are our top ministers chatting about development with no-name officials from England? The mayor of a tiny British town has zero impact on our economic progress.
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