{"id":531531,"date":"2026-02-16T08:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T03:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=531531"},"modified":"2026-02-16T08:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T03:21:07","slug":"governor-kp-lauds-pemras-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/governor-kp-lauds-pemras-role\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor KP lauds PEMRA\u2019s role"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>countering fake news<br \/>\n ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday appreciated the role of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in promoting the ideology of Pakistan, strengthening the national narrative, and effectively countering fake news and anti-state propaganda.<br \/>\nHe expressed these views during a meeting with DG PEMRA Islamabad Faqir Afzal Masoom and prominent businessman and social personality Umar Farooq, also known as Kashi Awan, at the Governor House Islamabad.<br \/>\nDuring the meeting, matters relating to PEMRA\u2019s role and performance were discussed in detail. The participants exchanged views on media regulation, responsible journalism, and the challenges posed by misinformation in the digital age.<br \/>\nGovernor Kundi underscored the importance of constructive engagement between regulatory authorities and media stakeholders to ensure ethical broadcasting and safeguard national interests.<br \/>\nHe reaffirmed support for initiatives aimed at curbing fake news and promoting a positive image of Pakistan at national and international levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>countering fake news ISLAMABAD Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday appreciated the role of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in promoting the ideology of Pakistan, strengthening the national narrative, and effectively countering fake news and anti-state propaganda. 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