Newspapers Remain Credible Information Source: CM Maryam
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has stated that newspapers remain a credible source of information in the current era of overwhelming information, emphasizing the need for objective journalism and authentic content. In her special message on Readers' Day, she congratulated journalists in print media, office-bearers, and members of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), as well as representatives from related organizations.
She also paid tribute to newspaper readers for maintaining their interest in print journalism, recognizing newspapers' historical role in raising public awareness and shaping public opinion. Sharif noted that newspapers played a pivotal role during the Pakistan Movement, and the journalists' involvement in political activities during this period remains an essential part of history.
The chief minister praised the editorial checks in newspapers as a mechanism to prevent the spread of false and misleading information, describing it as a practice worth emulating. She revealed her personal interest in reading newspapers, inherited from her passion for reading, and expressed that despite the rise of digital and social media, print media's relevance will persist.
She highlighted the importance of objective journalism, especially in an era of misinformation. Furthermore, Sharif emphasized the necessity for the younger generation to cultivate the habit of reading newspapers to access genuine and accurate information.
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