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PM’s longstanding desire to support deserving working journalists: Shibli

PM’s longstanding desire to support deserving working journalists: Shibli
June 28, 2020
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Minister for Information Shibli Faraz has said that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan's longstanding desire to support deserving working journalists. He was speaking at a cheques’ distribution ceremony among deserving media workers and press clubs on Sunday. He said that the government firmly believes in freedom of expression and would take all possible steps for resolving financial problems of the working journalists. The minister appreciated media’s role in creating awareness among masses to observe precautionary measures in the ongoing fight against coronavirus. Expressing the government’s determination in providing all possible facilities for the up-gradation of press clubs, he said for this purpose more funds will be allocated in coming years. Shibli Faraz said that it is Prime Minister Imran Khan's longstanding desire to support deserving working journalists. He said it is the responsibility of government to protect rights of journalists.