PM Imran strongly believes in freedom of expression: Shibli
Last updated on: 26 August,2020 06:57 am
Shibli Faraz said that freedom of the press and democracy were inseparable
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan strongly believed in freedom of expression.
Talking to a delegation of Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) which called on him in Islamabad, Shibli Faraz said that freedom of the press and democracy were inseparable.
Shibli Faraz said that there was no pressure or interference from the government in the media and transparency and merit would be ensured in resolving media related issues.
He expressed the need to improve and strengthen the institutions and the system, and added “We want to build a strong system that should be effective in the future as well.”
He said he considered the best relations with the media as his most valuable asset.
Shibli said that due to the coronavirus pandemic, face-to-face meetings were reduced, but now owing to the effective strategy of the government the situation had improved. The minister said the process of meetings should continue so that issues could be discussed and resolved.