KP Information Minister underscores importance of ethical journalism
PESHAWAR
Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel terms responsible journalism vital in mitigating adverse impact of social media on society
Addressing a gathering of journalists at a Press Club function, Caretaker Information and Public Relations Minister, Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel, highlighted the pivotal role of responsible journalism in mitigating the adverse impact of social media on society. Emphasizing the need to counteract the negative influence of social media, Minister Kakakhel has underscored the importance of ethical reporting.
The successful completion of the Peshawar Press Club solarization project marked a crucial achievement for journalists in the province, he said. Initiated during the caretaker government, the project garnered special attention from the late Muhammad Azam Khan, the former caretaker chief minister. Under the leadership of Chief Minister KP Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah, the project was swiftly concluded, which will help save expenditures for the Press Club, he said.
Minister Kakakhel affirmed the indispensable relationship between the Department of Information and Public Relations and the Press Club, likening them to the essential components of a vehicle.
He said that efforts are underway to further strengthen press clubs and support unemployed journalists through the Journalists Welfare Endowment Fund.
Expressing concern over the negative impact of social media, Minister Kakakhel urged the tightening of regulations to curb irresponsible use.
Referring to incidents such as the Kohistan incident, he stressed the need for responsible journalism as a crucial antidote to the harmful effects of social media on societal values.
During the visit to the Press Club, Minister Kakakhel inspected the embellishments made in the facility, underscoring the commitment to providing journalists with a conducive and efficient working environment.
He was accompanied by Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, Secretary Information Syed Abdul Jabbar Shah, DG Information and Public Relations Muhammad Imran Khan, Press Club President Arshad Aziz Malik, senior journalist M Riaz, and other dignitaries.
