Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan and China are looking to take their long-standing friendship into a new phase driven by data, technology and innovation, as she invited Chinese investors to explore investment opportunities in Punjab. Addressing the International Big Data Expo in Beijing, Maryam Nawaz described the Pakistan-China relationship as a time-tested partnership founded on mutual respect. She encouraged Chinese businesses and investors to take advantage of the growing opportunities available in Punjab. The chief minister said the Punjab government was working to accelerate digital transformation and develop the province into a centre for modern technology…