{"id":546830,"date":"2026-05-17T12:14:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T07:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=546830"},"modified":"2026-05-17T12:14:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T07:14:32","slug":"punjab-cm-departs-on-3-day-official-visit-to-azerbaijan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/punjab-cm-departs-on-3-day-official-visit-to-azerbaijan\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab CM departs on 3-day official visit to Azerbaijan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> LAHORE<br \/>\nPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has departed on a three-day official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan to represent Pakistan at the World Urban Forum being held in Baku from May 17 to 20.<br \/>\nDuring the visit, the Chief Minister is scheduled to hold an important meeting with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev on May 17, where matters of mutual interest, including urban development cooperation and investment opportunities, are expected to be discussed.<br \/>\nCM Maryam Nawaz will attend the forum as a special state guest, reflecting Pakistan\u2019s active participation in international dialogue on sustainable cities and housing solutions.<br \/>\nAt the forum, the Chief Minister will deliver a keynote address at the World Leaders Summit at the Baku Olympic Stadium, where she will highlight Punjab\u2019s policy direction in urban planning, infrastructure development, and affordable housing.<br \/>\nShe will particularly present the provincial government\u2019s flagship housing initiative \u201cApni Chhat, Apna Ghar\u201d as a model for affordable housing, showcasing it as a scalable and inclusive framework for addressing housing shortages.<br \/>\nThe project will be introduced before the international community as Punjab\u2019s innovative approach to expanding home ownership opportunities for low and middle-income groups.<br \/>\nThe CM is accompanied by Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Information Minister Azma Bukhari, Housing Minister Bilal Yasin, Sports Minister Faisal Ayub, Agriculture Minister Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, Special Assistant Ali Dar, the Chief Secretary Punjab and other senior officials. 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