Prime Minister briefed on evacuation of journalists from Afghanistan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 21 August 2021
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Prime Minister Imran Khan has acknowledged efforts to support foreign journalists in Afghanistan. During a meeting, details regarding evacuation and visa facilitation were discussed.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Prime Minister Imran Khan has appreciated the initiatives taken by the Special External Publicity Wing of the Ministry of Information to facilitate international journalists in Afghanistan.
Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Fawad Hussain Chaudhry during a detailed briefing on issues related to the arrival of foreign journalists in Pakistan and provision of visa facilities, informed the prime minister on the steps taken by the Ministry of Information for evacuating journalists from Afghanistan.
Fawad said given the situation in Afghanistan, a special cell had been set up in the Ministry of Information for the convenience of journalists to ensure prompt implementation of the applications received.
The meeting was attended by Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry, Minister of State for Information Farrukh Habib, information secretary, and other senior officials.
KEY POINTS:
- Prime Minister briefed on journalist evacuation plans from Afghanistan.
- Special cell established for assisting journalists in Pakistan.
- Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry presented detailed updates.
- Efforts aim to expedite visa processing for foreign journalists.
- Meeting included senior officials from the Ministry of Information.
