KP government believes in freedom of press: Gandapur

PESHAWAR
Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has termed media as an important pillar of state, and said that free and responsible press is essential for the strengthening of democracy in any country. It is through the media that public issues are highlighted, and steps are taken to resolve them. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government firmly believes in press freedom and welcomes constructive criticism from the media, with the aim of addressing shortcomings in light of such feedback. He expressed these views while speaking as the chief guest at a ceremony on Friday at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, where cheques of grant-in-aid were distributed to various press clubs.

Advisor to the Chief Minister for Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Muhammad Ali Saif, Secretary of Information Arshad Khan, Director General of Information and Public Relations Muhammad Imran, other senior officials of the Information and Public Relations department, and representatives of all press clubs also attended the event. The Chief Minister distributed checques of grant-in-aid amongst various press clubs across the province.
During his address, the Chief Minister stated that it is the government’s duty to promote every sector and provide equal opportunities to all segments of society. He emphasized that to overcome the challenges facing the country, including law and order and economic difficulties, we must tackle these issues proactively. He said that a strong voice needs to be raised to fix the country’s economy and ensure that public funds are spent on the people.
Ali Amin Gandapur added that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is working on converting challenges into opportunities, as they are trustees of the public’s money, which will be spent solely on the people. He stressed the importance of accountability for this responsibility. He also urged self-correction and the determination to learn from mistakes and avoid repeating them. The Chief Minister mentioned that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is generating funds to provide scholarships for students. He said that collective efforts are necessary to ensure the development of the province and the country so that future generations inherit a stable and prosperous nation. Ali Amin Gandapur also assured that the government’s relationship with the journalist community would continue in a more effective and better manner, and the genuine issues of the journalists would be resolved on priority basis.