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LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, as the premier arrived in the provincial capital, Lahore, on a day-long visit.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), various administrative and political issues in Punjab were discussed during the meeting.
On this occasion, Governor Punjab briefed the Prime Minister about ongoing public welfare projects in the province. The premier also directed to take every possible measure for the welfare of poor segments of society.
Taking to journalists, Punjab Governor announced that Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved to declare Sub Campus of Agriculture University Faisalabad at Toba Tek Singh a proper university.
Chaudhry Muhammad further said that the Prime Minister also issued instructions to officials of Punjab Government for provision of funds for the university.
Punjab Governor returned to Lahore on Thursday after completing his 10-day visit to the Europe Union countries regarding the extension of GSP Plus status for Pakistan.
During his visit, he met four vice presidents of European Parliament, 30 MPs of Italy, senators, ministers from Hungary and Austria and Overseas Pakistanis. He also addressed a Kashmir Conference in Italy.
A spokesman for the Governor’s House said Chaudhry Sarwar returned to Lahore after successfully completing his visit to Europe. During his visit, he met more than 30 members of the European Parliament including Dr Fabio Castaldo, Pedro Silva and Heidi Hutala, as well as members of parliament in Italy, Hungary and Austria, senators and ministers, for the extension of GSP Plus status for Pakistan.
Pakistan’s role for peace, Kashmir and Palestine issue, religious freedom of minorities in Pakistan and measures for their protection, Afghanistan and other issues were discussed in the meetings. The Punjab governor also had important meetings with leaders of European Parliament’s Human Rights Committee and other important committees.
