ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Monday stressed the need for open but civilised debate and discussion on the problems being faced by the country.
Delivering his speech at the launching ceremony of renowned author Dr Farooq Adil’s book ‘Humne Jo Bhula Diya: Tareekh Ke Gumshuda Awraq’, he said that open but civilised discussion on national issues was prerequisite for finding a way to resolve problems being faced by the country.
Such ceremonies, he opined, helped in resolving the country’s problems, especially at a time when the country is going to elections soon, the official news agency reported.
He said that forums of Pakistan Television and Radio Pakistan were available for open but civilised debate.
He said that the 437-page book by Dr Farooq Adil had highlighted various aspects of national history.
Congratulating Dr Farooq Adil, Solangi said that the nations that did not learn from history suffered. He said that responsible journalism was need of the hour and determination of responsible journalism was essential.
The country will have to go on the path of development, not destruction, he added.
Later, talking to the media, Solangi said it was the responsibility of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to conduct elections and the caretaker federal government was duty-bound to assist the ECP in the process.
He said Maulana Fazlur Rahman was a leader of a large political party. He said that Maulana’s statement about elections in winter must have been seen by the ECP’s top hierarchy and they will respond to it.
To a question, he said that Nawaz Sharif’s return has nothing to do with the caretaker government.
Replying to a question about his recent visit to China, the minister said Pakistan enjoys evergreen relations with Beijing and future of these ties is very bright.
