Enduring role of newspapers hailed on Readership Day
ISLAMABAD: Reaffirming their faith in a free press, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif felicitated the nation on National Newspaper Readership Day, emphasising their continued importance at a time when fake news, misinformation and disinformation are spreading rapidly. According to a statement issued by the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), President Zardari…
On National Newspaper Readership Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the ongoing significance of the press in a nation rife with misinformation and disinformation. According to the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), the President reaffirmed the press's role as the Fourth Estate in safeguarding citizens' rights.
With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and the spread of fake news campaigns, credible and balanced journalism has become more vital than ever. Zardari called upon the APNS and CPNE to continue contributing to an informed national discourse and fostering public understanding of regional and global events.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the press's role during the freedom movement and its impact on democracy and transparency since independence. In the era of fake news and misleading information, he stressed that professional journalism, responsible reporting, and credible editorial systems have gained even greater importance. The Prime Minister encouraged the younger generation to read newspapers regularly, as it expands knowledge and understanding of current affairs.
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