ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said that complete freedom of information is necessary for development of country. He expressed his views while speaking at awards distribution ceremony in which representatives of TV channels were given awards for airing public service messages.
In his remarks, Dr. Arif Alvi said Pakistan being an Islamic state has a vision to adopt the model of state of Madinah. He said the state of Madinah brought social revolution and granted rights to all segments of society. He said moral fiber of Pakistan is strong which is manifested in the number of millions of Afghan refugees for decades.
Earlier, addressing the ceremony Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said government is cooperating with media to air public service messages for the collective good of society.
She expressed gratitude to President Dr. Alvi for taking this initiative that is connected with public sentiments and requirements. She said president’s vision is to modernize the information sector.
Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting said freedom of speech is a basic right of every citizen and the government of Pakistan under the leadership of Prime Minister is committed to provide this right to a common man.
VNS, Islamabad
