Pakistan, April 16 -- Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met a delegation from the US Congress. Congressmen Tom Suozzi and Jonathan Jackson were among those who met her. Political Officer Nikhil Hawkin, Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker and US Consul General Kristin Hawkins were also present in the meeting.

Matters relating to important issues of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. Effective steps were agreed upon to further strengthen and promote Pak-US bilateral relations in the meeting.

The US Congressmen reaffirmed their commitment to promote broad-based bilateral cooperation for investment and economic progress in Punjab. The participants discussed in detail the promotion of Pak-US relations, trade, investment an...