British Home Secretary Amber Rudd has appreciated the Punjab government's measures for progress in various sectors.
She was talking to Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore on Wednesday.
Amber Rudd said the United Kingdom will continue its cooperation with Pakistan for counterterrorism and progress in other sectors.
The Chief Minister said the provincial government has taken unprecedented measures for empowering women folk. Interest free small loans have been provided for women's self-employment scheme.
He said the Prime Minister's Health Insurance Program is being extended throughout the province.