ISLAMABAD – Advisor on National Security Nasser Khan Janjua says Pakistanis a forerunner of peace but faces a perception problem in internationalmedia which needs to be corrected with reality check.
He was speaking at a conference of international news agencies organized byAssociated Press of Pakistan in Islamabad today (Sunday).
Nasser Khan Janjua said different perceptions exist about Pakistan in theworld. Sometimes, it is considered a poor Muslim country that is insecuredue to threats of extremism and terrorism. It is also dubbed as a nuclearcountry at times where nuclear weapons could fall into the hands ofterrorists. There are also allegations on us of playing double game inAfghanistan. However, these perceptions are not based on reality.
Presenting a pictorial reflection of Pakistan, Nasser Khan Janjua saidPakistan is a country of over two hundred million people and holds richculture and diversity, which needs to be highlighted in international media.
The theme of the conference is “Pakistan’s Media – Opportunities andChallenges”, with special focus on “News Agencies”.
Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb is the guest of honour whileNational Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua the chief guest at theinaugural session.
Delegates from over a dozen countries are attending the event and discusscurrent challenges being faced by media especially news agencies and evolvea new strategy to cope with them.