Tue, 21-Oct-2025

President says media should educate people about various social issues

President

President Dr Arif Alvi has on Thursday urged the media to play its role in promoting nation-building and societal values. While talking to Information Minister Shibli Faraz and Special Assistant on Information & Broadcasting Asim Saleem Bajwa, he said that media has a greater contribution in creating awareness among the people and it needs to focus … Read more

Shibli Faraz announces relief package for newspaper hawkers

Shibli Faraz

Information Minister Shibli Faraz has on Friday announced a relief package for newspaper hawkers, which will be supported by Baitul Mal and charity organisation Penny Appeal Pakistan. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, Shibli Faraz said that though the government has introduced a cash assistance programme for lower-income people, in situations like these, there are some … Read more

Shibli Faraz criticizes opposition govt. for terming PM Imran incompetent

Shibli Faraz

Newly-appointed Information Minister Shibli Faraz has criticized Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s chief Shehbaz Sharif for not attending National Assembly (NA) recent session which discussed Coronavirus situation. While briefing media officials in Islamabad on Saturday, Shibli Faraz said, “His absence shows his elite mindset. He did not show up because he thinks it is only his … Read more

NCC will meet today to alleviate lockdown restrictions across Pakistan

NCC

The National Coordination Committee (NCC) will meet today (Wednesday) to discuss matter related to alleviate the lockdown restrictions in the country. All provincial Chief Ministers will attend the NCC meeting and will release new ordinance and rules to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Shibli Faraz, the newly-appointed Information Minister said on Tuesday that the … Read more