Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Justice (retd) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah on Sunday underscored the pivotal role journalists play in identifying societal issues, raising awareness, and fortifying democracy. He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of journalists from Abbottabad.
The chief minister emphasized the media’s significance as a pillar of the state and acknowledged the vital function of journalists in highlighting prevalent issues. He commended their role in steering public awareness and contributing to the robustness of democracy.
The meeting was attended by key officials, including Commissioner Hazara Division Syed Zaheer-ul-Islam, Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad Khalid Iqbal, DPO Omar Tufail and others. The CM asserted that journalists have the power to contribute to the eradication of corruption and steer the country out of crises.—APP
