{"id":3463,"date":"2023-12-17T13:27:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T13:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/?p=3463"},"modified":"2023-12-20T15:45:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T15:45:38","slug":"media-urged-for-factual-reporting-on-cpec-countering-propaganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/?p=3463","title":{"rendered":"Media urged for factual reporting on CPEC, countering propaganda"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (NNI): Speakers at the training workshop here on Sunday called upon the Pakistani media to engage in objective and factual reporting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and counter the negative propaganda against the game-changer project.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The journalists are the source of information for the public and their impartial reporting can convey authentic information about CPEC to the people of Pakistan, they said.
\nThe speakers expressed these remarks during a three-day training workshop organized by the Center for Democracy and Climate Studies (CDCS) for the journalists of Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Media urged for factual reporting on CPEC, countering propaganda
\nBao Zhong, Counsellor of the Political and Media Section, Embassy of China to Pakistan while speaking to the participants said that the Pakistani media was playing a vital role in promoting CPEC and creating a positive image of the China-Pakistan bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields beneficial for both the nations.
\nShe however said the fake news and negative propaganda against the CPEC still exist in some sections of the media which should be countered by the journalists.
\nShe said that the Chinese embassy was always open to answer queries about CPEC or information related to any project initiated by the Chinese embassy.
\nShe urged the journalists to do factual reporting on CPEC and play their role against malicious media campaigns and disinformation against the projects.
\nExpressing deep affection for Pakistani friends, Ms. Zhong, with over six years of service in the country, emphasized the robust foundation of the China-Pakistan relationship, attributing it to the profound political trust, particularly exemplified by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
\nShe expressed the confidence in ongoing collaboration with the Pakistani government and encouraged media and citizens to contribute valuable insights for the continued success of China-Pakistan relations. She highlighted the warm reception of Pakistani visitors in China, underscoring the reciprocal treatment she and her family receive in Pakistan.
\nMotivated by these strong ties, she called for joint efforts to further deepen and strengthen cooperation, urging the passing on of this relationship from generation to generation.
\nMs. Zhong emphasized collaborative endeavors at both government and private sector levels, encouraging increased business-to-business (B2B) cooperation. She stressed the significance of encouraging Pakistani youth to study in China and return to contribute to their homeland, focusing on highlighting commonalities. She urged a collective focus on these areas, seeking advice and active promotion from Pakistani media to maximize joint benefits.
\nHighlighting the initial focus on infrastructure and energy, she stressed the importance of empowering Pakistan through energy projects, subsequently moving towards broader industrial cooperation.
\nShe said that China extends a helping hand to Pakistan in overcoming energy challenges, paving the way for increased industrial productivity and collaboration.
\nThe Counsellor said that China sees the world as a big family, echoing a philosophy of global unity and cooperation the Belt and Road Initiative is presented as a tangible effort towards building a global community of shared future.
\nDespite challenges such as the impact of COVID-19, China remains confident in its progress under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China.
\nNaghmana Hashmi, former ambassador of Pakistan to China speaking on the occasion, said that the media should do impartial reporting on CPEC.
\nHighlighting the significance of CPEC for Pakistan, she said bilateral cooperation under CPEC has contributed to Pakistan\u2019s energy and infrastructure development while the second phase focuses on poverty alleviation, socio-economic development, agriculture and industrial development in Pakistan.
\nFormer Vice Chancellor of Sargodha University Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad said that the media\u2019s role was significant in shaping public opinion about CPEC. He hailed the Pakistan\u2019s media role and its contribution towards CPEC development. He also said that higher education institutions can play a major role in reaping the real benefits of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by bridging a gap in the language and cultural sectors of both countries.
\nProminent journalists and anchors\/analysts Javed Iqbal, Rasheed Safi, Aoun Sahi, Sherish Qureshi and Muhammad Imran also attended the three-day training workshop. NNI<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (NNI): Speakers at the training workshop here on Sunday called upon the Pakistani media to engage in objective and factual reporting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and counter the negative propaganda against the game-changer project. The journalists are the source of information for the public and their impartial reporting can convey […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3464,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3463"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3463"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3463\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3468,"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3463\/revisions\/3468"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3463"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/english.nni-news.com.pk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}