Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar says the government believes in freedom of the press and is committed, together with all stakeholders, to promote a responsible, independent, and professional journalism.

In a statement on Sunday, he congratulated the newly elected office bearers of Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors, including President Kazim Khan, Secretary General Ghulam Nabi Chandio, Senior Vice President Ayaz Khan, and Deputy Secretary General Tanveer Shaukat.

The Minister expressed hope that the new leadership of the CPNE will play a positive role in protecting the rights of journalists, promoting professional standards, and safeguarding the national interests.

Attaullah Tarar assured that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is in touch with all journalist organizations and will provide every possible support to resolve the issues, being faced by them.