Munter hosts reception to mark VOA's 70th anniversary

United States Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter and his wife Dr Marilyn Whatt hosted a reception to mark Voice of America's 70th anniversary here at his residence on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, Munter highlighted the role of VOA went on air February 1, 1942, nearly two months after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour and the United States entered World War II.
He also highlighted the role of the media in bridging the gap between the two countries, terming Pakistani media a brilliant one. The US ambassador also read out a message by US President Barrack Obama on 70th birth anniversary of the Voice of America. The ambassador also welcomed the participants and tanked them.