Murtaza Solangi, the Minister for Information and Broadcasting, has expressed Pakistan’s desire to enhance cooperation with the United Kingdom in the realm of media. During a meeting with Zoe Ware, the Political Counselor of the British High Commission in Islamabad, Minister Solangi discussed the significance of media cooperation and bilateral relations, with a particular focus on countering narratives of hatred and disinformation. They also addressed the UNDP’s Safe Digital Environment program.
Minister Solangi emphasized that the UNDP’s Safe Digital Environment program will play a pivotal role in identifying disinformation and narratives of hatred. He noted that this initiative will enhance the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of key government organizations and their officials to combat disinformation and hatred propagated in the online space. Minister Solangi highlighted the global challenge of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, particularly on social media platforms.
Furthermore, the Minister pledged to leverage the modern media curriculum from the United Kingdom for the training of journalists. He mentioned that the Information Service Academy will take a leading role in this effort and will organize awareness sessions on countering disinformation and narratives of hate.
The meeting also touched upon bilateral cooperation in the fields of film and drama. Minister Solangi underscored the pivotal role that film and drama play in showcasing a country’s culture and fostering a positive image. He also updated the Political Counselor on the preparations for the upcoming elections in Pakistan, emphasizing that the elections will be conducted as per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
In response, the Political Counselor of the British High Commission assured her full cooperation in promoting bilateral collaboration between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
