Overview

• Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met German Ambassador Ina (Anna) Lepel in Lahore, reaffirming cooperation on climate action, modern agriculture, green technology, forestry and skilled workforce exchange.
• Punjab announced the Water and Sanitation Agency’s expansion from four districts to 23, citing improved service delivery through WASA and the Suthra Punjab sanitation program.
• The chief minister praised Germany’s timely solidarity following one of Punjab’s largest flood events, which she said stemmed from high-level flooding in three rivers after months of relentless rain.
• Officials reported large-scale relief operations, including the relocation of about 2.2 million livestock and deployment of field hospitals, mobile clinics and flood camps.
• The ambassador visited the WASA Expo and lauded showcased initiatives, as the province highlighted $3.63 billion in 2024 Pakistan–Germany trade, roughly 40 German firms operating locally and further talks planned for November.