Media can Play Pivotal Role to Dispel False and Misleading Impressions About Pakistan: Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday urged the media to play pivotal role to dispel the false and misleading impressions, being portrayed in the world about Pakistan. Addressing the concluding session of conference on "Attacks on Journalists and Freedom of Media" organized by Pakistan Media Commission here at a local hotel, the Prime Minister said, "The media can clear the wrong perceptions and supplement the government's efforts in creating a better image of the country." The Prime Minister said media code of ethics should be observed by the journalists in the reporting of conflict and terror incidents. He said intelligent and sound use of media can play an important role in resolving internal and external conflicts and inevitably addressing the security and development needs of the country.