Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting and Managing Director Pakistan Television Corporation Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil has emphasized the need to enhance cooperation between Pakistan Television and China Media Group in various fields, including joint production of documentaries. 

In an interview with China Media Group's CGTN Urdu programme "Top View," he said the media plays a vital role in strengthening Pakistan-China friendship and bringing the people of the two countries closer.

Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil said the 75-year-long friendship between Pakistan and China is an exemplary relationship, with both public and private media playing an important role in strengthening bilateral ties. He said existing memorandums of understanding and close contacts between the two countries should be translated into practical cooperation through joint media projects, including documentaries.

The Secretary Information highlighted the role of print, electronic and digital media in raising public awareness about the importance, progress and dividends of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

He stressed the need to further strengthen strategic communication through coordinated cooperation between Pakistan Television and China Media Group.

Emphasizing the growing influence of digital media, Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil said the timely provision of authentic information, identification of fake news and prevention of misinformation have become increasingly important. He added that the Digital Communication Department of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is playing a significant role in countering false and misleading information and providing facts to the public.

Highlighting cultural ties between the two countries, the Secretary Information said exchanges of cultural heritage and traditions can further strengthen people-to-people contacts. He also referred to Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar's proposal to invite Chinese social media influencers to Pakistan to explore its culture, language and cuisine. He said such exchanges can help promote mutual cultural awareness and understanding.

Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil expressed confidence that stronger media cooperation will further consolidate the longstanding friendship, mutual understanding and people-to-people ties between Pakistan and China.

The Secretary Information said Pakistan-China relations are built on strong foundations of mutual trust and cooperation. He said China has always stood by Pakistan in difficult times, while Pakistan has consistently supported China at the diplomatic level.

He expressed hope that the friendship between the two countries would grow even stronger in the years to come.