Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has vowed to develop the urban centres of the province as per the concept of future cities.
Visiting the World Expo 2025 in Osaka on the final day of her tour of Japan, she praised the event’s theme of ‘Creating a future society for a better life’ as visionary and inspiring.
Expo Association Deputy Secretary General Manatsu Ichinoki informed the chief minister that 150 Japanese and international companies had set up stalls focusing on innovations aimed at saving lives and improving living standards.
He said that leading global experts would discuss the future of societies and present solutions to pressing challenges. He also highlighted a water and light show, which has become a major draw for visitors, according to a handout issued here.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also visited the Pakistani Pavilion. She interacted with Pakistani and foreign visitors and appreciated the organisers for effectively showcasing the country’s culture and potential.
She said on the occasion, “Cities of Punjab will be developed on the concept of future city.”
She also visited an eco-friendly food and agriculture stall and commended the innovative ideas on display.
Later, the CM toured the ‘Grand Ring’ Osaka, the world’s largest wooden building constructed 20 metres above ground and spread over 61,000 square metres, which stands as an architectural landmark of the expo.
Minimum salary
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday expressed anger over denial of full salary to Suthra Punjab cleanliness programme workers.
She issued a final warning to the contractors for paying low salaries to the workers and directed them to ensure paying them the minimum salary fixed by the government in every city.
