Islamabad: The California State Senate on Wednesday (February 16) passed a resolution declaring Punjab a sister-state, news sources reported. The status will stay in place until 2026.
According to reports, Assembly Member Chris Holden sponsored Concurrent Resolution # 104 to formally proclaim Punjab a sister state. The resolution will aid Punjab in reaping the benefits of technology transfer, bilateral connections, and technical support in education, agriculture, the environment, and cultural linkages. Senator Sydney Kamlager read the resolution, which was approved by a vote of 36 to 4, with four members absent from the session.
According to the resolution, Punjab is Pakistan’s breadbasket, akin to California’s role in the United States of America. The province is also the most populous, with over 110 million people working and residing in the province, which generates revenue for the rest of the country. It is vital to mention that the resolution was introduced in the assembly on August 17, 2021, and passed on September 7, 2021.
The resolution has now been approved by the Senate. Punjab Governor Muhammad Sarwar said that Punjab’s sister state status will help increase the multidimensional relationship between the two states.
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