ISLAMABAD -UNS : Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has applauded the role of Media community in the progress of country. He said , “Journalism and politics are strongly intertwined.” He said that media community has always been supportive to spread awareness among people about key national and international political issues.He expressed these views while addressing to Journalists and Representatives of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (Dastoor) in Parliament House today.
NA Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf said, “it has been mantra since ages that Pakistan has been passing through tough times . However present challanges are unprecedented. ” He said that it is media community which can build consensus among diverse segments of society to tackle these challanges. He said that PFUJ is opinion builder. He also stressed that as Pakistani every one should strive to work hard for getting country out of challanges. He also stressed on the need the inculcate toleration and forbearance in society. He also feared that it is time to discourage all this intolerant attitude.
NA Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf expressed that following constitution is the responsibility of each citizen in Pakistan. He also said that it is need of hour to dispel and discourage negative propoganda.He said that it is ounce upon media to keep on working for discouraging negative social media trends as they have power pen.
NA Speaker also announced that International day on Journalism that is celebrated across the world on 19th November would be celebrated in National Assembly and media representatives would be invited for this day.
He appreciated the services rendered by Nawaz Raza President PFUJ for media community. He also said that he would continue to make efforts for resolving challenges faced by media community.
The event was attended by representatives of Media persons , Journalist community and Reporters across the country.
