Pakistan and China agree to strengthen ties and launch joint broadcast projects to effectively tackle false news and disinformation.
This agreement was obtained during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Information and Issuing Attaullah Tarar and Deputy Head of the Publicity Department in CPC Central Committee and Party Secretary of National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) for China’s Minister Cao Shumin.
Both sides agreed that strengthening media, cultural and people-to-people relationship would introduce new dimensions to the long-standing Pakistan China-Friendship, reported Radio Pakistan on Thursday.
The two leaders discussed the improvement of technical education and institutional collaboration with emphasis on developing an overall narrative to counter the spread of fake news.
They also talked about the potential agreement between China Central Television (CCTV) and Pakistan Television (PTV) to promote the exchange of information and promote cooperation between the two TV stations
Tarar expressed Pakistan’s readiness to translate this bilateral medias collaboration into practical steps.
He highlighted the crucial role of state -controlled PtvAt Radio Pakistanand Associated Press of Pakistan (App) In the communication of Chinese development projects, including the Belt and Road Initiative and CPEC, as well as cultural ties among the population of both countries.
He also pointed out that Ptv is to strengthen cultural and intellectual bonds by posting Chinese programs, documentaries and news reports in Urdu.
Apps China’s news service, Tarar said, successfully conveys Pakistan’s narrative to Chinese readers.
Both leaders agreed that the media organizations in both nations are crucial to bridging the two peoples and promoting societal understanding and mutual harmony.
They identified additional opportunities for collaboration in media and culture that could be performed through institutional mechanisms.
The discussions also included exchange visits for digital influence from both countries. Tarar noted that such exchanges in the digital age could spray new energy into bilateral conditions.
Similarly, Cao Shumin China’s confidence in Pakistan confirmed as a reliable partner and expressed his belief that closer media ties would improve collaboration.
These efforts will be further developed under a common strategy.
