ISLAMABAD,(MILLAT/APP): Minister of State for Information,
Broadcasting and National Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb Monday
announced that the 70th independence day of Pakistan will be
celebrated in a befitting manner.
The minister said this while addressing a ceremony organized
by News and Current Affairs channel of Radio Pakistan in connection
with World Radio Day at the National Broadcasting House here.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz
Sharif had directed that the year should be celebrated befittingly
and contributions of all those who worked for development of the
country should be duly acknowledged.
She said that Radio Pakistan which would also complete its 70 years of its opening would play key role in highlighting the contribution of national heroes in various spheres of life.
She said that Radio Pakistan as credible medium was actively
promoting the positive image of the country.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said Radio Pakistan had been complementing
efforts of the Government towards realization of the Sustainable
Development Goals, and efforts for provision of health, education
and infrastructure facilities to the masses.
It also contributed a lot towards the goals of gender
equality, women empowerment and now projecting different aspects of
China Pakistan Economic Corridor, she remarked.
The Minister of State said Radio Pakistan began its journey
with the creation of independent Pakistan and since then had been
instrumental in boosting moral of the nation and raising a ray of
hope.
She said be it natural disasters or wars, Radio played its
role well during critical junctures of our history.
She paid tributes to all those who had remained associated with
Radio Pakistan in different capacities and played their part in the
process of nation building.
Marriyum Aurangzeb particularly referred to the contribution
of Radio Pakistan in motivating the youth to engage in positive
pursuits.
She acknowledged the role played by the private media but
pointed out that Radio reached to those as well who had no access to
any kind of information medium specially in the remote and far flung
areas of the country.
She said that Radio Pakistan would also start “Pakistan This
Week” programme to highlight the development work including the CPEC
and other infrastructure projects. The youth would also be engaged in
the programme, she added.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said that a weekly programme titled
“National Heritage and Culture of Pakistan” is also being started to
acquaint the youth with the rich culture and heritage of the
country.
The Minister said that a weekly programme will also be
launched in order to raise awareness about the sustainable
development goals and framework of Vision-2025.
She also announced Radio Pakistan’s internship programme for
the youth which would enable the graduating students to complete
their community projects.
The minister suggested that the next year the world Radio Day
should be organized at an educational institution so that the youth
could also be engaged in such events.
She paid tribute to all those who remained associated with
Radio Pakistan in different capacities and played their part in the
process of nation building.
The minister said that when she took charge of the ministry
the first directive given by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was
about taking steps for protection and welfare of media persons.
She said a bill for protection and welfare of media persons was under
the process and would be implemented after passage from the
Parliament.
She expressed heartfelt sympathies with the family of Samaa
TV assistant cameraman Taimur.
The minister said that she had contacted the governor Sindh and provincial government in this regard.
The minister said that media was being targeted due to its
role in war against terrorism. Marriyum Aurangzeb said that steps
were being taken through reforms to avoid such incidents on
future.