Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has stressed the need for
stronger parliamentary cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. He shared
these views during a meeting with a British High Commission delegation in Lahore on
Friday.

The delegation was led by Lewis Evans, Governance Adviser at the British High
Commission. Both sides discussed parliamentary relations and governance matters. They
also exchanged views on ways to increase cooperation in development projects.
During the meeting, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said that stronger relations between
Pakistan and the United Kingdom were important. He explained that better cooperation
between the two countries could support development and improve their long-standing
relationship.

The Speaker said parliamentary cooperation was playing an important role in bringing both
countries closer. He also highlighted the contribution of the British Pakistani community.
According to him, community members were helping strengthen relations through trade and
investment.

He further stressed the importance of technical support and cooperation on policy matters.
He said both countries could benefit from sharing knowledge and experience. Such
partnerships could also support sustainable development across the region.

Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said the Punjab Assembly was working to strengthen
democracy. He added that the assembly was also focusing on effective legislation to
improve governance and support public interests.

The British High Commission delegation included Senior Political Adviser Awais Shah.
Senior Programme Manager Siddiqa Batool and Programme Officer Irtiza Sajid were also
part of the delegation.

Several Punjab Assembly officials and members attended the meeting. These included
Members of the Provincial Assembly Ahmed Iqbal and Zulfiqar Ali Shah. Secretary General
Chaudhry Amir Habib was also present.

Adviser Usama Khawar and Principal Secretary Imad Hussain Bhalli also attended the
discussion. Their participation reflected the importance of continued engagement between
the Punjab Assembly and the British High Commission.

The meeting highlighted the shared interest of Pakistan and the United Kingdom in
improving parliamentary relations. Both sides discussed cooperation that could support
governance and development in the future.

Source: Punjab Assembly and British High Commission meeting details, as reported in the
supplied news content.

Fatima Khan