The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said that the ceremonies to mark the 552nd birth anniversary of Sikh faith founder Baba Guru Nanak are continuing in the country, and the national television channels are broadcasting special programs regarding his life and teachings.
According to media reports, the Information Minister has made these remarks while talking to the Ambassador of Vatican City Christophe El-Kassis in Islamabad on Friday.
During the meeting, Fawad Hussain has said that the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) is working for religious harmony and peaceful co-existence. He regretted that some countries and groups were using the media as a tool to malign their opponents.
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“The United Nations must prepare a framework to deal with the issue of fake news and hate material on the media,” he said.
The Information Minister further stated that both Pakistan and Vatican City should undertake steps to understand each other’s culture and religious values.
In his remarks, the Ambassador of Vatican City Christophe El-Kassis has emphasized the need for promotion of religious harmony amongst the followers of different faiths.
“The Vatican City desires cooperation with the local churches in Pakistan,” he added.
