CM Naqvi okays grant of Rs90m for Punjab press clubs

Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday said he was proud that he belonged to the fraternity of journalists, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Addressing a function held to distribute cheques among press clubs of the province, the chief minister announced a grant of Rs90 million for the clubs.

He said that journalism was the name of ‘honesty and responsibility’. “A lot of responsibility rests on our shoulders,” he said, and added that he attached great importance to the provision of facilities to journalists.

He urged them to concentrate on digital media since the future belonged to this form of journalism. “Those who don’t change themselves according to changing times lag behind others,” the CM opined.  

There were many things, he went on to say, in which Pakistan was behind other countries.

Speaking on the occasion, Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi said, “We are grateful to the chief minister for taking steps for the welfare of journalists,” he added. 

Punjab Minister for Information Amir Mir and others were also present on the occasion.

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Reporter: Awais Kiani