PM Imran announces withdrawal of five percent duty on news print
Last updated on: 17 October,2018 08:16 pm
PM says government will support the media industry and solve its problems
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed the confidence that the government will soon solve problems being faced by the country through its policies.
Talking to a delegation of representatives of Council of Newspapers Editors and Pakistan Broadcasters Association that called on him in Islamabad today, he said that the government wants to lessen problems of the common man.
The prime minister said that special emphasis was being laid on education, health and social sector.
Imran Khan went on to say that the government was in contact with friendly countries to overcome economic problems of Pakistan.
He said: “The government fully believes in freedom of expression and also welcomes constructive criticism, however, he said, the media should demonstrate responsibility.”
The prime minister announced withdrawal of five percent duty on news print. He said the government will support the media industry and solve its problems.