Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins in Lahore on Friday for a farewell meeting, where both leaders discussed trade expansion, investment opportunities, and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Maryam praised Hawkins for his distinguished service in Pakistan, highlighting his role in promoting friendly relations and long-term partnerships between the two countries across multiple sectors.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of expanding trade in textiles, food processing, minerals, and IT services. Maryam said Pakistan and Australia are also working together in agriculture, livestock, and aquaculture, with a focus on cold chain logistics for fishe...