Minister of State for Information Broadcasting, National History & Literary Heritage, Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the incumbent democratic government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) firmly believes in fundamental and constitutional right of freedom of expression and would continue to facilitate the growth of free and responsible media in the country.
ISLAMABAD, (Pakistan Point News - 19th Jan, 2018) : Minister of State for Information Broadcasting, National History & Literary Heritage, Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the incumbent democratic government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) firmly believes in fundamental and constitutional right of freedom of expression and would continue to facilitate the growth of free and responsible media in the country. While talking to the APNS delegation which called on her here on Friday, Marriyum Aurangzeb said that independent media was sine quo none of democracy and the government acknowledged the role of media as watch dog of the society.
She said that the government was making all possible efforts to create a congenial atmosphere for media persons so that they could perform their obligations in accordance with their professional ethos. Journalist safety and security bill is in the pipeline which would prove instrumental to ensure protection and safety of journalists, the MoS added. During the meeting, a broad spectrum of issues including wage board award, revision of advertisement rates, regional quota of advertisement, Automation of Audit Bureau of Circulation and outstanding dues came under discussion.
The APNS delegation appreciated the role of Ministry in facilitating the media industry. The meeting was attended by Secretary Information & Broadcasting Division, Principal Information Officer Press Information Department, Director General Internal Publicity Wing, Mr. Umar Mujib Shami, Secretary General, APNS, Dr. Tanvir A. Tahir, Executive Director, APNS, Ms. Rameeza Majid Nizami, Member APNS, Mr. Mumtaz A. Tahir, member, APNS, Mr. Khushnood Ali Khan, Member, APNS Mr. Mujeeb ur Rehman Shami & Mr.Hameed Haroon.
