Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said Pakistan is a modern democratic state where media enjoyed unprecedented freedom and acted as a watchdog of the society.

He said this during a meeting with a Turkish media delegation, which called on him in Islamabad.

He said Pakistan and Turkey enjoy close cultural, religious and historical ties as their fraternal bond was premised on brotherhood and people-to- people contacts.

Fawad Chaudhry said the rise of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to power was in fact a revolution of the youth and middle class of Pakistan.

He said PTI government was committed to eradicate corruption in line with the party’s manifesto.

He said Pakistan rendered unparalleled sacrifices in global war against terrorism and credited Pakistan Army, police and security forces for great sacrifices in restoring law and order in the country.

Minister said the government is focusing on promoting a soft image and culture of Pakistan and would welcome collaboration and joint ventures in the realm of film and culture with Turkey.

The delegation appreciated the efforts of current dispensation to promote culture and tourism, and wished success and prosperity to Pakistan.