ISLAMABAD: PM Imran Khan chairing a briefing here today on reforms in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, stated that PTI government reckoned Media as the fourth pillar of state.
PM underscored the role of Media in building public opinion on government measures. He was also informed about the public welfare projects initiated by the government, socio-economic development and role of Press Information Department in propagating the positive image of the country and future course of action.
Prime Minister affirmed PTI government’s strong belief in media freedom. Imran Khan directed the Ministry of Information to take effective steps in highlighting government’s public welfare projects, economic development and emerging position of Pakistan in the comity of nations in foreign affairs.
Emphasizing the use of modern technology in Information Ministry PM Imran Khan called for the training of officers concerned to effectively use social media and other modern skills to counter the national and international propaganda with facts and logic.
Prime Minister assured of his complete support in protecting the rights of media workers.