Quetta: Aide to the Chief Minister Balochistan on Political and Media Affairs Shahid Rind has said that the provincial government fully believes in free, responsible, and professional journalism, and welcomes constructive input from all stakeholders regarding the proposed media policy.
Responding to the statement of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), Shahid Rind emphasized that the government seeks dialogue, not confrontation, with representative media bodies. He extended a formal invitation to CPNE leadership to visit Quetta, hold detailed consultations with the government, and present their recommendations so that the new media policy can be made more balanced, transparent, and practical.
He clarified that the government’s objective is not to discriminate against any sector of the media but to establish a framework aligned with modern requirements, merit, and transparency. He assured that if any aspect of the policy requires improvement during consultations, the government will seriously consider positive suggestions.
Shahid Rind reiterated that Chief Minister Balochistan’s clear stance is to ensure equal opportunities for all media institutions and to build a transparent, merit-based system. He added that constructive proposals will be welcomed with openness to strengthen the media landscape of the province.