UNESCO adopts Pak resolution on disinformation

PARIS:

UNESCO adopted Pakistan sponsored resolution on countering disinformation.

Entitled 'Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information', the resolution steered by Pakistan and co-sponsored by 50 member states was adopted by consensus at the 220th Session of UNESCO Executive Board underway in Paris, a press release issued on Thursday said.

Pakistan's Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad thanked member states for their invaluable inputs and support leading to consensus adoption of the text that underscores disinformation as representing one of the most pressing challenges.