British High Commissioner Jane Marriott called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today and held discussion on increasing scholarships for Punjab students in top British universities.

Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Chief Minister said we want to take Punjab into the modern age of digitalization and British institutions will provide possible facilities for the establishment of IT University in the province.

Maryam Nawaz informed the High Commissioner about the project of IT Park in Punjab, especially in Lahore, and announced that the project of IT, Twin Towers in Lahore will be started very soon.

The meeting also discussed the exchange of air quality index technology for addressing issues of climate change and environmental pollution.

On this occasion, the British High Commissioner congratulated Maryam Nawaz Sharif on becoming the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab and extended her best wishes.

Source: Radio Pakistan