Says KP govt seeks dignified repatriation process for Afghan refugees
\nDLP Report
\nKOHAT
\nAdviser to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to supporting journalists, calling journalism a \u201csacred and responsible profession.\u201d
\nSpeaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Kohat Press Club cabinet, Dr. Saif pledged both financial and professional assistance for media workers. \u201cSupporting journalists is my top priority,\u201d he said, assuring full cooperation from the provincial government.
\nPress Club President Noor Muhammad Bangash thanked the government for a special grant of Rs. 10 million but highlighted the need for a media colony as a longstanding demand.
\nMr Saif assured prompt resolution of media-related issues, promising all commitments would be honored \u201cin letter and spirit.\u201d
\nHe also noted the establishment of a Digital Directorate to address challenges in the evolving social media landscape.
\nCommenting on the federal government\u2019s refugee policy, Dr. Saif criticized the expulsion of Afghan refugees as \u201cunjust and unfair,\u201d calling it a violation of national and international laws.
\nHowever, he added that KP is assisting in the dignified return of refugees and encouraged the public to report concerns via the 1700 helpline.
\nOn the issue of security, Dr. Saif urged the federal government to engage Afghan authorities directly regarding cross-border militancy.
\nHe added that armed groups within Pakistan would be dealt with firmly, and said provincial police were being equipped with modern training and advanced weaponry to enhance counter terrorism efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Says KP govt seeks dignified repatriation process for Afghan refugees DLP Report KOHAT Adviser to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to supporting journalists, calling journalism a \u201csacred and responsible profession.\u201d Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Kohat Press Club cabinet, Dr. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":502252,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-502231","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n