Tarar Reaffirms Govt’s Commitment to Free Press
— May 4, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday that the government believes in freedom of the press and remains committed, alongside all stakeholders, to promoting responsible, independent and professional journalism.
In a statement, he congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), including President Kazim Khan, Secretary General Ghulam Nabi Chandio, Senior Vice President Ayaz Khan, and Deputy Secretary General Tanveer Shaukat.
The minister expressed hope that the new leadership of the CPNE would play a constructive role in protecting journalists’ rights, promoting professional standards and safeguarding national interests.
Tarar assured that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting remains in contact with all journalist organisations and will extend every possible support to resolve the challenges they face.