ISLAMABAD: Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that the emergence of Pakistan on the world map as an independent state was an unparalleled event of the 20th century and it was imperative for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to make concerted efforts to rejuvenate the spirit that permeated the freedom movement.
She expressed these views while presiding over a meeting of the `Committee for Pakistan’s 70th Year Celebrations’ in Islamabad.
The meeting was attended by Information and Broadcasting secretary and other senior officials of the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage.
She advised the concerned departments to produce thematic, exciting and high-quality products tinged with novel ideas to project a positive image of Pakistan.
These products, she said, must also reflect the milestones reached by Pakistan particularly the image of a rising Pakistan and strides taken in strengthening democracy besides, promoting patriotism, nationalism and national unity.
The minister said that art, culture and heritage of every region of the country should be highlighted in a befitting manner during the course of celebrations.
She also urged to highlight success stories of women in various fields besides, spotlighting the contributions made by the expatriates, parliamentarians, poets, artists and iconic personalities in the process of nation building, creating social awareness and services for the cause of democracy and freedom of expression.
