Peshawar, In a significant gesture of support for the journalist community, Syed Jabbar Shah, Secretary Information Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Muhammad Imran Khan, Director General Information and Public Relations, visited the Peshawar Press Club on Monday. The visit was marked by a meeting with Arshad Aziz Malik, the newly elected President of the Peshawar Press Club, and members of his cabinet.
According to Directorate General Information and PRs – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the visit aimed to congratulate the newly elected president and his cabinet and to discuss various measures being undertaken by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for journalist welfare. The officials expressed hope that the new leadership of the Press Club would focus on promoting positive journalism within the province. Emphasizing the role of journalism in bridging the gap between the government and the public, they assured support for initiatives that highlight government welfare and development programs, thereby benefiting the common people.
The meeting also underscored the commitment of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government towards the welfare of the journalist community. The Secretary of Information and Director General of Information and Public Relations pledged to provide all possible support and encouragement to the journalist community and their newly elected representatives. This support aims to foster a more positive and constructive approach to journalism, moving away from unnecessary sensationalism.
The visit by these high-ranking officials to the Peshawar Press Club underlines the importance the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government places on the role of journalists in society. It also highlights the government’s initiative to work closely with media professionals to ensure the well-being of the journalist community and to promote responsible journalism in the region.