ISLAMABAD:Marriyum Aurangzeb has taken charge as Minister for Information and Broadcasting.

On her arrival at the Ministry of Information here in Islamabad on Tuesday, she was warmly welcomed by Information Secretary Shahera Shahid, Director General Radio Pakistan Muhammad Asim Khichi and other senior officials and was briefed regarding the affairs of the Ministry.

Speaking on the occasion, Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the government believes in the freedom of expression and will take all possible steps for the welfare of media houses, organizations and the journalist community. The Information Minister said the social media will be fully activated to highlight the positive image of the country and those who spread negative propaganda against the state and its institutions will be dealt with iron hands.

She said the role of the Ministry is crucial for promotion of important development projects of the government. She said the government will also take all possible steps for promotion of drama and film industry. The Minister said all the important wings of the ministry including PTV and APP have a huge responsibility for dissemination of accurate and authentic information to the people in the current political and economic situation of the country.

Meanwhile, Azam Nazir Tarar also assumed the charge as Minister for Law and Justice on Tuesday. He visited the ministry of Law and Justice where he was warmly welcomed by the Secretary and other high officials of the ministry.