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Sindh governor meets visiting journalists

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 6 January 2018

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Sindh governor meets visiting journalists
Governor Muhammad Zubair met with journalists at the International Media Conference in Karachi. He discussed the government's efforts for independent media and fostering a culture of tolerance.

KARACHI - Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair had a detailed meeting with foreign journalists attending the International Media Conference here.

On the occasion he shared with them a series of measures adopted by the government for an independent media in the country besides promotion of strong political and social culture aimed at inculcating tolerance as well as peace at every level.

The governor hoped that their stay in Karachi and expected visit to other parts of the country would also help to see for themselves the ground realities.

“I hope you will present the true picture and help shunning the negative picture of our country deliberately projected by the enemies and those who hold negative intentions against us,” said Muhammad Zubair.

The guests from different parts of the world acknowledged that journalists can play an important role in bringing the world and its people closer to one another. - APP

KEY POINTS:

  • Meeting held with foreign journalists in Karachi
  • Zubair shared government's measures for media independence
  • Emphasis on promoting tolerance and peace
  • Journalists' role in enhancing global understanding
  • Governor encourages positive representation of Pakistan

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