{"id":16846,"date":"2024-08-08T05:21:15","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T05:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=16846"},"modified":"2024-08-08T05:21:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T05:21:16","slug":"president-for-discouraging-fake-news-disinformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=16846","title":{"rendered":"President for discouraging fake news, disinformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0061-1020x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0061-1020x1024.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0061-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0061-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0061-768x771.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0061-1531x1536.jpg 1531w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240807-WA0061-2041x2048.jpg 2041w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Islamabad : President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the need for discouraging the spread of fake news and disinformation by promoting a culture of fact-checking and verifying information. He said that the media should uphold the highest standards of journalism and play its role in promoting tolerance, unity and ethical values in the society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The President expressed these views while talking to Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), Mr Muhammad Saleem, who called on him and presented PEMRA Report 2021-23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking to Chairman PEMRA, the President said that modern communication technologies had opened up new challenges and the media needed to play a responsible and constructive role in shaping public opinion. He said that a code of conduct regarding the spread of misinformation and propaganda should be observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The President stressed the need to improve the capacity of PEMRA by adopting modern tools and technologies and building a pool of talented human resources. He remarked that the media should also raise awareness about socio-economic issues, besides promoting a soft image of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chairman PEMRA briefed the President about the role and performance of PEMRA in the regulation and development of the media landscape of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The President affirmed his support to further strengthen PEMRA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad : President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the need for discouraging the spread of fake news and disinformation by promoting a culture of fact-checking and verifying information. 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