Lahore: A statue of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah will be erected in London on the occasion of 75th “Independence Day” of Pakistan.
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar along with British House of Lords member Daniel Hanan made this announcement in a joint press conference in Lahore on Tuesday.
All expenses of the statue will be borne by UK-based Dr Nasir Awan, and the business community.
Talking to media, Daniel Hanan also assured further support for Pakistan-UK trade and for the eradication of terrorism. The Punjab Governor said that he is grateful to United Kingdom for its full support for the extension in GSP plus status for Pakistan.
Hanan also assured to play his role to promote Pak-UK trade, adding that strong ties between Pakistan and United Kingdom are essential for both countries. He said, we have decided to promote trade between both countries for which business delegations will be exchanged.
Chaudhry Sarwar further said that statues of Gandhi and other important personalities have been erected in Britain and now we have decided that a statue of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah will be erected at some important location in London.
Daniel Hannan assured that the British House of Lords will soon give formal approval for the installation of the statue.
He said that Daniel Hunan has also assured full support for the establishment of peace in Afghanistan as well as for the eradication of poverty and unemployment, for which we are grateful. There will be extension in GSP Plus status and Pakistan will benefit from billions of dollars annually in the business.