Adviser to Prime Minister on Political, Public Affairs, National Heritage and Culture, Engineer Amir Muqam Wednesday lauding the role of media said that the forum was playing important role in creating awareness among the masses about public issues and promoting the national narrative. Addressing 2nd One Day International Urdu Journalism Conference titled ‘Seventy-Five Years of Urdu Journalism’ organized by National Language Promotion Department (NLPD), the adviser highlighted the role of Urdu journalism in the freedom movement and stability of Pakistan and adding that Urdu Journalists had rendered great sacrifices for the sake of the country and democracy. Besides others, Federal Secretary National Heritage and Culture Fareena Mazhar, well-known literary figure Iftikhar Arif.
Amir Muqam said that the present government was committed to promoting Urdu language and taking all possible measures at all levels in that regard.
He said that Urdu journalism had played an important role in protecting human rights and democracy; and raising voice against economic injustices in the country.
