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| September 07, 2006 | Thursday | Sha'aban 13, 1427 |
Journalists urged to help curb social evils
LAKKI MARWAT, Sept 6: Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Salim Saifullah Khan has urged journalists to use their pen to eradicate evils from the society. He was speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the office-bearers of Lakki Union of Journalists and the Serai Naurang press club here on Tuesday.
He said the government was determined to resolve the problems of journalists. He also announced a grant of Rs50,000 for the press club.
“The press clubs across the country are being equipped with computers and internet facility. A project is also under way to provide computer-related training to journalists of remote areas,” the minister said.
Mr Saifullah said the federal government would provide funds for the construction of town halls in all districts to boost arts and cultural activities.
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