ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan’s President Mamnoon Hussain has met delegation of Press Council of Pakistan on Thursday (today) in Islamabad, said that government recognises vital role of media in establishment of strong state.
The delegation of Press Council of Pakistan was led by its Chairman Raja M. Shafqat Khan Abbasi called on President Mamnoon Hussain in Islamabad today.
The chairman PCP briefed the president about role‚ mandate‚ activities and achievements of the Press Council of Pakistan.
President said the government recognises and respects the critical role of the media as a fourth pillar of the state.
He reiterated Government’s firm commitment towards ensuring freedom of the media and facilitating journalists and media practitioners in pursuit of their professional duties.
President said the media has an important role to play towards socio-economic development of the country‚ strengthening democracy‚ promoting good governance and complementing efforts aimed at overcoming the existing challenges.
He also highlighted various efforts and steps being taken by the government to address the challenges at various fronts and expressed hope that sincere efforts of the government would result in peace‚ stability and progress of the country.
President Mamnoon appreciated efforts of PCP for ensuring highest professional and ethical standards in newspapers and news agencies and implementing the ethical code of practice for the press while upholding freedom of the press in the country. Chairman PCP presented council’s annual report to the president.
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