Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Tuesday said that a new advertising policy is being formulated while the wage board award for journalists will be discussed after Eid. Speaking at the Lahore Press Club today, Dr Firdous urged media to come forward for bringing about an improvement in the system. "Media should give positive suggestions to the government so as to make Pakistan an advanced country," she said.

She said progress and prosperity of journalist fraternity is the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. She added media persons have always supported Imran Khan on matters of national interest for changing the old system. Dr Firdous said the government is providing all possible facilities to the journalists and all-out measures are afoot for their well-being and betterment. She said the government is paying ample attention to progress of the marginalized areas of the country.

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