Islamabad, February 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):World Radio Day is being observed across the globe today (Sunday) with the theme “Radio and Trust”. On the occasion, Radio Pakistan is broadcasting special programs to mark the day. Radio Pakistan’s News and Current Affairs Channel will broadcast a special day-long transmission from 07.10am to 11:00 p.m. in connection with the day. Talk shows, discussions, features, special reports and impressions of people from different walks of life about the day will be the part of transmission.

Radio Pakistan’s Program wing has also chalked out special transmission to celebrate Radio Day with enthusiasm. Radio is an important source of mass communication in the present era which remains vital during war, peace, and catastrophe and pandemic.

On the occasion of World Radio Day this year, UNESCO has called on radio stations to celebrate the Day through three sub-themes which are; Trust in radio journalism: Produce independent and high-quality content, Trust and accessibility: Take care of your audience and Trust and viability of radio stations: Ensure competitiveness.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk