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Rs2 million grant for press clubs of merged KP districts

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 30 April 2020

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Rs2 million grant for press clubs of merged KP districts
The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved a Rs2 million grant for press clubs in merged districts. This initiative aims to support local journalism, which has been welcomed by the journalist community.

PESHAWAR—Mehmood Khan, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, approved a grant of Rs2million for the press clubs of merged districts of the province.

Special Assistant to CM KP on Information, Ajmal Wazir said that the promise made to journalists of merged districts had been honored.

He said more measures would be taken for the development of journalism in these areas.

The journalist community has welcomed the government’s move terming it a positive development.

KEY POINTS:

  • Chief Minister Mehmood Khan approved a Rs2 million grant.
  • Funding aims to support press clubs in merged districts.
  • Ajmal Wazir, CM's Assistant, emphasized the commitment to journalists.
  • The initiative has received positive feedback from the journalist community.
  • Further development measures for journalism are planned.

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