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Karachi hosts international media conference

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Karachi hosts international media conference

KARACHI: Journalists from more than 36 countries will attend an international media conference being held in Karachi from January 5 to 8.

Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair accompanied by provincial minister for information, Syed Nasir Shah and Karachi Mayor, Waseem Akhtar here Tuesday said the event is meant to introduce the world to the peaceful and bustling Karachi of today.

The international media conference being jointly organized by federal, provincial and city governments was said to have also taken on board different professional bodies of journalists in the country.

Sindh governor said since the restoration of peace in the metropolis, cultural and social activities have assumed a steady pace here and so have the business and economic activities.

“Along with fast approaching international media conference the commercial hub of the country will soon be having international level sports along with an ambitious film festival to be participated by reputable professionals from across the world,” he said.

Waseem Akhtar said the international media conference is highly motivating for the citizens and assured that befitting welcome will be accorded to the participants.

A series of programs have been arranged for the guests. - APP

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