ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday reiterated the government’s resolve and commitment to freedom of expression.
“In line with the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the government would continue to safeguard and protect the rights of working journalists,” Marriyum Aurangzeb said while presiding over a high level meeting in Islamabad to discuss the possibilities of constituting 8th Wage Board.
During the meeting, it was decided to seek input and expert legal opinion from Law and Justice Division regarding the constitution of 8th Wage Board.
The legal advice is being sought with a view to devising a procedural mechanism to facilitate the constitution of Wage Board.
It was further decided to consult all the stake holders for the final constitution of the board.
It is pertinent to mention here that the last wage board was constituted in October 2001.
The senior officials of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting were also present in the meeting.
