ISLAMABAD – PTI government unveils important policy for the media housesand workers across country, media report has revealed.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information Dr Firdous AshiqAwan said government believes in freedom of expression and ruled out anymedia gagging in the country.
Talking to media in Islamabad on Friday, she dispelled the impression thatthe government is creating hurdles in the way of freedom of expression.
She said Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted a high-powered committeecomprising representatives of media bodies, Pakistan Electronic MediaRegulatory Authority, and other stakeholders to resolve issues pertainingto journalists.
The SAPM said the government is going to bridge the gap between mediaworkers and owners of media houses.
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She said the government is committed to settle issues related tooutstanding dues of media houses regarding advertisements. Similarly, mediahouses should also clear salaries of media workers.
Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said some elements, through their social mediaaccounts, are spreading and baseless propaganda that journalists are notallowed to perform their duty freely. She said journalists will also beinvited to record their concerns and the government would certainly addressthem.
