Press freedom part of PTI manifesto: Dr Firdous.

SAILKOT -- Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Punjab on Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan inaugurated the corona vaccination of the journalist community in Sialkot by administering vaccine to journalists herself at the office of the Deputy Commissioner.

Talking to media, she said that the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, is expediting the vaccination process to eradicate Corona.

She said that the process of vaccination of journalists has been started in all the districts of the province, adding that the Punjab government is taking practical steps for the welfare of the journalist community.

The SACM said that the government is going to give media the status of industry. This will solve the problems of the journalist community, they will be fully compensated for fulfilling their responsibilities and they will get economic and social protection. "Freedom of the press is part of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) manifesto," she said, saying that PTI is restoring journalism to its true spirit.

The Right to Information Act will be fully implemented and every member of the nation has the right to get all kinds of information for which Punjab Information Commission is working, she added.

The services of the journalist community in the construction and development of the beloved homeland are commendable. She said that during Corona, journalistic community played a leading role.

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