Islamabad (Staff Reporter):
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that digital media played an effective and crucial role during periods of Pakistan–India tensions.
Addressing the CPEC Media Forum, the federal minister emphasized that discouraging negative propaganda, fake news, and disinformation has become an urgent need of the time. He said that to counter challenges such as fake news and misinformation, greater cooperation among media platforms—particularly in the digital media sector—is essential.
Attaullah Tarar stated that the strategic partnership between Pakistan and China has grown stronger over time, with both countries committed to enhancing cooperation in various fields, including media. He described Pakistan–China friendship as historic, exemplary, and everlasting, noting that both nations have stood by each other during difficult times.
The information minister highlighted that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has not only contributed to economic development but has also had significant social impacts. He termed CPEC a game-changer project that is helping connect different countries and regions.
He further pointed out that distinguishing between disinformation and fake news has become a major challenge in the modern era. To effectively project Pakistan’s narrative at the global level, he added, Digital Pakistan Television has been established as a dedicated platform.