RIYADH: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that the incumbent government is fully focused on vibrant and advanced media aligned with modern trends.
Addressing the Saudi Media Forum-2025 at Riyadh, he said Pakistan has greatest human resource and it needs more international partners and global collaboration to groom the talent and reach technological advancement. Highlighting the importance of collaboration between international and local media partners, Attaullah Tarar stressed on enhancing these collaborations to improve skill development and capacity building of Pakistan’s local media.
Pointing out towards a report by World Economic Forum, he said fake information is the biggest threat and challenge of current era.
He emphasized on the need of an international organization or media outlet with all countries as member states, which may have a system of facts checking.
Attaullah Tarar said this system should enable to check the credibility of information through artificial intelligence and other intelligent means of information technology. He said fake information spreads faster than awareness on social issues and we all need to find a solution to this challenge.
Earlier, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) will ensure the freedom of speech.
Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, the information minister said that PECA is meant to discourage the fake news. –Agencies
