ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that provincial governments should join hands with federal government for portraying positive image and national narrative of Pakistan to the world.
Talking to newsmen while inaugurating media science exhibition of
SZABIST University here on Tuesday, she said that terrorism badly
affected the country’s national narrative and it is time to revive our cultural, tourism, heritage and sports activities.
The minister said that teachers, media and other stakeholders should
play their role in this regard.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the country on the occasion of 70th
Independence Day should resolve to strengthen national identity.
The Minister said that the government is working for preservation and
promotion of national heritage of the country.
She said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor is an opportunity to
take the country to new heights of progress and development. She said
it is not only a route but will connect national heritage and Pakistani
culture to the world. She said that CPEC will secure the future of our
youth.
She said that role of media is very important to highlight Pakistani
tradition and cultural to the world.
She acknowledged that media played key role in the war of terrorism.
The Minister said promotion of literary and cultural heritage has
become the need of the hour as it is the best way to eliminate
intolerance and extremism from the society.
She said this year marks the 70th birth anniversary of our country for
which the Government is implementing a comprehensive plan based on
promotion of our national narrative that had faded away due to
extremism and terrorism.
She said in the past little attention has been paid to children
friendly content on media which led to a dearth of knowledge in our
children.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said the incumbent Government is laying special
emphasis on inculcating our cultural and literary heritage in the
youth. She said Pakistan is the land of diverse culture and valiant people
who have courageously fought the menace of terrorism over the years.
The Minister said the security situation in the country has improved
significantly during the last four years due to prudent policies of
the Government and sacrifices of the country’s Armed Forces.
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