It gives me immense pleasure to know that Pakistan Today has also been launched from Islamabad and would now be available to the readers of the twin cities. I would like to congratulate the editor and the management of the newspaper on this launch. Pakistan Today has established itself as a credible and noteworthy newspaper within a brief time period and won acclaim for its objective reporting, incisive editorials and in-depth op-eds.
The present government regards free media as an important and integral part of democratisation. It has a fundamental role in building a civilised society and ensuring transparency in the system through availability of informed opinion. Access to information and freedom of expression as enunciated by the constitution provide the basis for an independent media. The media not only informs and educates the masses but also furnishes guidance to the government by pointing out flaws in the policies. We appreciate this role of media. However, in doing so, it must exercise utmost objectivity in its reporting.
The government, on its part, is committed to facilitating media in whatever manner it is possible. I hope that the launch of Pakistan Today would prove to be a useful addition to our robust media industry. I wish the newspaper all the success and hope that it can continue to uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani
Prime Minister of Pakistan
