Falak Sher
MARDAN
Commissioner Mardan Division, Shaukat Ali Yousafzai has said that journalism is the fourth pillar of the state, the importance of media is undeniable and Journalists highlight social issues through pen and camera.
The government will fully cooperate with the media to provide authentic information to the public. He expressed these views while talking to the media at Mardan press club.
Deputy Commissioner Mardan Muhammad Fayaz Khan Sherpao was also present at this occasion. Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Mardan congratulated the newly elected officials of Mardan Press Club included Muhammad Bashir Adil President, Faqir Hussain Hoti Vice President, Akhunzada Fazal Haq General Secretary, Parvez Shaheen Finance Secretary and Khurshid Wahab \joint Secretary .
Press club cabinet and senior journalists welcomed Commissioner Mardan and Deputy Commissioner on their arrival at the Press Club. Commissioner said that the administration is trying to solve the problems faced by the people of Mardan and guidance will be taken from the media in this regard. He said that he was aware of the problems faced by the Press Club.
He instructed Deputy Commissioner Mardan to take necessary steps to solve the problems of the club. Commissioner Mardan said that he would welcome the positive criticism of journalists and journalists are the eyes and ears of the society. He said that the people of Mardan are loving people, here Pakhtun values are alive and well, we are not officers, we are servants of the people, our offices are open for common people.
He added that election activities and polio campaigns are going on, but despite this, we are not oblivious to the problems of the citizens.
He added that the administration officer also visits the markets and immediate action has been taken on the complaints regarding encroachments, which have yielded positive results. Earlier, Press Club President M. Bashir Adal and General Secretary Akhunzada Fazal Haq welcomed Commissioner Mardan and DC Mardan and briefed them regarding the problems faced by journalists and said that Mardan Press Club is the pioneer of positive journalism and the voice of oppressed people.
