LAHORE: London Mayor Sadiq Khan arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday to promote his ‘London is Open’ campaign.
He entered Pakistan from India via the Wagah Border Crossing.
Khan was received on the Pakistani side of the border by Mayor Lahore Col (retd) Mubashar and senior government officials.
We welcome Mayor @SadiqKhan from the historic city of London to the historic city of Lahore …
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 6, 2017
Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif tweeted out a welcome to the mayor as well.
“We welcome Mayor @SadiqKhan from the historic city of London to the historic city of Lahore ..,” the chief minister posted.
During his visit, Khan will also visit Islamabad and Karachi. Khan has said that his trip seeks to “strengthen the links that exist between London and these great cities of Pakistan”.