Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information and Spokesperson to the Punjab Government Hasaan Khawar has said that in a democratic state, journalism is the guarantor of reforms at government as well as institutional level. He said that the government is working towards creating a conducive environment for the media fraternity and to eradicate any hindrances being faced by these front line warriors on priority basis.
He expressed these views while addressing media representatives at “Meet The Press” after a meeting with newly elected leadership of Lahore Press Club here yesterday. On this occasion, he said that the current government is working on short and medium term solutions being faced by the workers of the media industry as well as pursuing a comprehensive reforms agenda on provincial level. While reiterating the government’s resolve to expedite the development work of F-block, Hasaan Khawar said that the existing advertising policy is also being reviewed with consultation of all the stakeholders. Responding to different questions on this occasion, SACM said that political meetings amongst opposition parties have been going on for the past three and a half years without a result. Those who are trying to unite for their own interests will soon disintegrate again. He said that the opposition should engage in positive politics. He said that the present government was making difficult decisions by abandoning the 70-year-old approach of the previous governments which in turn has forced international organizations like Bloomberg,
The Economist, World Bank and World Health Organisation to second the smart policies of PTI. The government is striving successfully to keep the wheel of the economy moving and also to take steps for the welfare of the people and measures like Health Card, Kisan Card, Labour Card and Ehsas Ration Scheme are a continuation of this policy. Lamenting the confinement of opposition’s political rhetoric to Gate No. 4, SACM said that such irresponsible attitude mars the reputation of the institutions.
