Awan lauds role of PROs, IOs in highlighting Pak image abroad

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Monday highlighted the role of Public Relations Officers (PROs) and Information Officers (IOs) in projecting the true image of Pakistan abroad.

Chairing a meeting of PROs and IOs attached with different ministries here, she asked the officers that they would have to utilise their best capabilities and fulfil their responsibilities in an efficient manner, keeping in view the public and national interests. She underlined the need for highlighting the steps taken by the government for the welfare of masses in a more effective way.

Dr Firdous directed to ensure disseminating factual and timely information aimed at promoting the national narrative and safeguarding the country’s interests. She suggested the officers that it was need of the hour to equip themselves with modern technology.

Today was an era of mass media and “We have to highlight a bright image of Pakistan using modern modes of social media.”

Among others, the meeting was attended by Secretary Information Akbar Durrani, Director General Information Service Academy Zahoor Barlas, Principal Information Officer Tahir Hussain and Director General Internal Publicity Sohail Ali Khan.

Meanwhile, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the government has taken timely and bold decisions for payment of loans and establishing economic discipline during the last sixteen months.

In a tweet on Monday she said difficult administrative and financial decisions were made to rid the nation of seventy one years old problems. She said Prime Minister Imran Khan is aware of the problems being faced by people.

She said the government has given the package of seven billion rupees to provide relief to masses through Utility Stores. She said further steps will be taken for welfare of general public in days to come.