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Khyber Agency Political Agent Khalid Mehmood

According to Mehmood, tribal journalists need to highlight positive aspects and values of the tribal areas

Our Correspondent February 29, 2016 Less than a minute read

LANDIKOTAL: Khyber Agency Political Agent Khalid Mehmood has said trustworthy relations between government departments and the media will help resolve problems faced by the public.

He was speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of Tribal Union of Journalists at Khyber House, Peshawar on Monday. The event was attended by a large number of tribal elders, leaders, journalists and representatives of various political parties and NGO.

Mehmood said, “We will establish the office of communication officer will be established to provide factual information about actions in Khyber Agency [to the media].”

“Journalism plays a key role in resolving issues, putting affairs of the government institutions on its right track and addressing issues of backwardness and economic disorder,” he said.

According to Mehmood, tribal journalists need to highlight positive aspects and values of the tribal areas.

He said, “People from this region are known for their belief in peace and patriotism.”