ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner H.E Ms Jane Marriott has pointed out that Pakistan is passing through a difficult economic situation adding the country has to make timely decisions to overcome these challenges. Britain will continue its support for a strong and stable Pakistan.
She said this in her interaction with the journalists at National Press Club Islamabad on Friday 03 May. It was World Press Freedom Day and the visit of the High Commissioner was in the same connection to express solidarity with the journalist community. .
The High Commissioner was warmly welcomed by the office bearers and members of the press club on her arrival. President Azhar Jatori and Secretary Nayyar Ali were prominent among them.
H.E Marriott said that journalists around the world are carrying out their duties in quite challenging environment. Journalists worldwide were facing threats and challenges, stressing on the importance of free media in any society. Freedom of expression, both online and offline, is essential for any democracy to flourish and that starts with the storytellers at the forefront.
She said that phenomenon of climate change is affecting the entire world and can be tackled through cooperation.
High Commissioner noted that during her stay in Pakistan, the close friendly relations between the two countries have further improved, which is a welcome development.
the British High Commissioner also planted a sapling at the National Press Club. A large number of senior journalists besides executive and governing body members of the Press Club were present on the occasion.
The high commissioner said she was interested in journalism since childhood.
“In the past I myself had been associated with the field of journalism; freedom of expression has an important place in society, and as a journalist it is difficult to work in difficult areas,” Ms Marriott said.
About the Pakistani cricket team’s visit to Britain later this month, she said: “We hope that the cricket fans would enjoy the Pakistan-England cricket series.”
Speaking on the occasion, NPC President Azhar Jatoi expressed his gratitude on behalf of the executive and governing body members to the British envoy for expressing solidarity with them on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.The British high commissioner also planted a sapling on the occasion.
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