LAHORE – On the final day of her five-day official visit to Japan, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Expo Association General Manager Achinoki Manatsu and lauded the World Expo 2025 theme centered on saving lives, improving public services, and enhancing public facilities. According to a handout, the chief minister underlined that Expo experts are offering valuable recommendations to address pressing social challenges. She highlighted Pakistan’s rich tradition of handicrafts, particularly Ajrak and Blue Pottery, and noted that Punjab’s natural resources, combined with the skills of its craftsmen, have the potential to be transformed into unique products of global appeal.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif pointed out that the arrival of 1.2 million visitors to Pakistan’s pavilion reflects the growing international interest in Pakistani products. Senior officials of the Expo Association welcomed her keen interest, while General Manager Achinoki Manatsu expressed gratitude for her visit.