Achi news desk-
PM encourages electronic media to support the government’s efforts for the development of the country
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the electronic media to support the efforts of the government for the development and prosperity of Pakistan.
He was speaking to a delegation of Pakistan Broadcasters Association, including Shakeel Masood, Mir Ibrahim, Mian Amir Mahmood and Sultan Lakhani, in Islamabad on Monday.
The Prime Minister said that it is the responsibility of the state to protect the media. He expressed the hope that the media, through objective reporting, would continue to play its role in strengthening and stabilizing democracy in the country.
The Prime Minister said that fake news is a major challenge and the role of the mainstream media is crucial in checking this menace.
He said that media is the fourth pillar of the state and the role of electronic media is cardinal in the development and progress of the society as well as the mental and ideological training of the people.
Shehbaz Sharif further said that he has assumed power at a time when the country is facing immense difficulties. He said getting the economy back on track is the biggest challenge.
Speaking about his government’s economic priorities, the Prime Minister informed the delegation that efforts are underway to ensure privatization of loss-making state-owned enterprises, institutional reforms, internal and external investment and austerity. He said that a committee has been formed on reducing government expenditure, which will submit its report soon.
Shehbaz Sharif pointed out that the federal cabinet had voluntarily given up salary and other perks. He said that the services of international experts are being hired for the 100 percent digitization of the Federal Board of Revenue. He said that leading taxpayers, exporters, and women entrepreneurs will be recognized at the government level.
The delegation congratulated the Prime Minister on taking up the post and expressed good wishes.
