Published on, Aug. 21 -- August 21, 2025 7:16 AM

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan and Japan are "time-tested friends" and emphasised the need to expand cooperation in all sectors, particularly trade and investment.

She expressed these views during a meeting with Senior State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Miyaji Takuma, at the Japanese Foreign Office, said a handout issued here on Wednesday.

"Japan is a symbol of economic, technological and social progress, and its traditions and values are worthy of emulation," she noted.

Miyaji Takuma warmly welcomed Maryam Nawaz and congratulated her on becoming the first female chief minister of Punjab. He lauded the launch of more than 120 development projects in Pun...