ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ch. Fawad Hussain called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at Prime Minister’s Office and briefed him about matters pertaining to the Information Ministry and the reforms being carried out in state-media organisations, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation and Pakistan Television Corporation, to make them efficient and effective.

The Prime Minister while reposing full confidence in the leadership of Information Ministry desired that Information Ministry should play a leading role in all matters related to media. The Prime Minister said that Government will provide every possible support and resources in projecting Pakistan’s image abroad as well as highlighting Government’s agenda of reforms and change before the public, says a press release issued here.

The Prime Minister said that the present government fully believes in freedom of expression and the critical role of an independent, vibrant and responsible media towards socio-economic development of the country. He reiterated that the government will facilitate media in every possible manner towards discharge of its professional obligations.

Secretary Information Shafqat Jalil was also present during the meeting.—PR