Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has paid rich tribute to the journalists around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, ARY News reported on Wednesday.
In a message posted on the social media platform Twitter, the Prime Minister wrote that the work of Pakistani journalists in particular is commendable as they are providing awareness and education to the nation.
On World Press Freedom Day, I pay glowing tributes to journalists across the world, particularly those in Pakistan for the commendable work they are doing to inform & educate the people. The environment in which they work is often full of challenges & risks and yet they never…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 3, 2023
The Prime Minister stated that journalists work in an environment that is often filled with challenges and risks, yet they never shirk their responsibilities.
Shahbaz Sharif further stated that the watchdog role of the press has helped to create the theories of democracy and transparent governance.
