The ceremony was also attended by Muhammad Aslam Qazi, Javed Mehar Shamsi, Ilyas Shakir, Dr. Tanveer A Tahir of APNS, Sindh Minister for Information Shazia Atta Marri, Special Assistant to CM Waqar Mehdi, Secretary Information Sindh Kazi Shahid Pervaiz and other officials. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister Sindh said that present government fully endorses the freedom of press and media and had always extended support and assistance to press and media.
He said that APNS has also played an important role in progress of Journalism and completion of APNS House is a big achievement of the office bearers and members of APNS.
He assured the delegation that he will soon pay visit to APNS House and will meet the members.
President of APNS, Sarmad Ali Khan, thanked the Chief Minister Sindh for providing cheque and said that former President, Ghulam Ishaque Khan, had provided land for the APNS House while Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto had provided funds worth Rs. 50 lac for the project at that time.
He also highlighted some problems pertaining to clearance of outstanding dues of APNS with regard to advertisement bills.
Chief Minister Sindh directed the Minister Information and Secretary Information to pursue the matter and do the needful at the earliest.
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