Media role vital to promote Pakistan’s narrative: Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan
Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that the government has taken several steps for welfare of the journalist community as freedom of press and freedom of expression are part of PTI’s manifesto.
“Regrettably, the extravagant ‘showbaz’ government did nothing for journalists and the media fraternity was befooled by the previous government to influence public opinion.
The incumbent government has taken solid steps to rehabilitate the journalist community as the media, being the fourth pillar of the State, carries vital importance and sway in the society.”
Special Assistant to CM Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan was talking to the media at the inauguration of development works at F-Block of Journalist Housing Society here on Wednesday.
President Lahore Press Club Arshad Ansari, MD Punjab Journalist Housing Foundation Shahid Fareed and other office-bearers were also present on the occasion.
Talking on the occasion, Dr Firdous emphasized that the betterment of the media industry is a strong commitment to using this sector for the collective wellbeing of society.
The PTI is helping to provide a conducive atmosphere to the media fraternity to help it work according to the spirit of journalism. Indeed, journalists’ strong role in nation-building is indispensable.
The SACM said the government is going to resolve the 15 years old B-block issue and the affectees will hear good news soon.
Along with it, the DG LDA has been approached to start Phase-II and all obstacles between government and journalists will be removed.
The government is committed to providing roofs to journalists by establishing journalists’ colonies in every division.
Media is the eye and ear of the society and the government is building the fourth pillar according to international standards to promote a Pakistan-centric narrative globally.
Dr Firdous said that PM Imran Khan has nominated a common man for the slot of AJK PM. The political change has dawned in AJK as a common man has been chosen to lead the government.
Newspaper: Pakistan Observer
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