By Adnan Hameed
TWA
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In a meeting, British High Commissioner Jane Marriott joined forces with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to propel forward key initiatives in education, climate change, and digital transformation.
During the meeting, High Commissioner Jane Marriott extended congratulations to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on her historic appointment as the first woman Chief Minister. Discussions centered around bolstering educational opportunities for Punjab students in top British universities and advancing girls’ education. The exchange also delved into leveraging technology to monitor the air quality index, addressing climate change and environmental concerns.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif outlined her governance and transparency vision, emphasizing the significance of the Digital Punjab initiative. High Commissioner Jane Marriott commended the Digital Punjab vision, and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her unwavering commitment to modernize Punjab through comprehensive digitalization efforts.
The discussions also encompassed facilitating British institutions in establishing an IT University, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif providing insights into the upcoming IT Park project in Punjab, particularly in Lahore. Notably, she disclosed plans to initiate the IT Twin Towers project in Lahore in the near future.
The collaboration between the British High Commissioner and the Chief Minister signifies a strategic partnership aimed at advancing education, combating climate change, and ushering in a new era of digital progress for the province.
