ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the protection of media workers’ due rights is a priority of the government.
Talking to media here on Saturday, she said the salary related issues of media workers will be resolved soon in consultation with all stakeholders. She expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of a private media channel’s cameraman Fiaz Ali.
The SAPM announced a support package of one million rupees for his family. She assured to provide job to Fiaz Ali’s brother in Information Ministry and a home for his family under Prime Minister’s Housing Scheme for the needy persons. She also announced to support Fiaz Ali’s parents under Benazir Income Support Program.