DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information, Science and Information Technology Minister Shafi Jan has directed the authorities concerned to convene an immediate meeting to review and finalise the Kohat Media Colony project, warning that further delays would not be tolerated.
The minister issued the directive during a meeting with a delegation of journalists led by Kohat Press Club President Noor Muhammad Bangash. Regional Information Officer Irshad Afridi was also present.
The meeting reviewed progress on the proposed Media Colony and discussed issues confronting the local journalist community, including the annual grant for the press club and other matters concerning media workers.
The delegation briefed the minister on the current status of the Media Colony project and sought effective government measures to address the problems faced by journalists in Kohat.
Mr Jan directed the relevant officials to hold an immediate meeting, review all outstanding issues and accelerate work on the project.
“Unnecessary delays in projects concerning journalists are not appropriate, and further delay will not be acceptable,” he said.
The minister described the media as an important pillar of the state and said journalists played a vital role in highlighting public issues, strengthening communication between the government and citizens, and bringing matters of public interest to the forefront.
He assured the delegation that the government would take necessary steps in coordination with the relevant departments to resolve the legitimate concerns of Kohat journalists, particularly those related to the Media Colony and annual grant.
The delegation appreciated the minister’s support and expressed hope that the project would soon move towards implementation through effective action by the government.
