ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that countering misinformation and misleading content had become inevitable in the present digital era.
Addressing a delegation of 217 probationary officers of the 54th Common Training Programme (CTP), who visited the Information Ministry’s Digital Communication Department, he said professional, timely and responsible communication strategies were essential to effectively counter misinformation and spreading of false material.
He said effective government communication promoted transparency, provided accurate information to the masses and strengthened public trust in state institutions.
Tarar said the CTP played an important role in enhancing the professional capabilities of government officers and equipping them to provide effective public service.
He urged the young officers to serve Pakistan with humility, commitment and a strong sense of responsibility, while performing their duties with integrity and professionalism and keeping the national interest supreme.
Earlier, the relevant officials briefed the delegation on the role of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, government communication, promotion of the national narrative, digital communication, public awareness and countering misinformation.
The officers were also briefed on public outreach through digital communication and ways to keep people informed about government policies and initiatives.
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