Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the newly elected office bearers of Executive Committee of All Pakistan Newspapers Society: In a statement, he hoped that the newly elected office bearers will actively play their role in maintaining the high standards of journalism.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister expressed his hope that APNS will continue to uphold the supremacy of journalistic values. He highlighted the importance of the media and its role as the fourth pillar of the state, emphasizing that the government encourages constructive criticism from the media.