Sharjeel says 'effective, responsible content' must to counter extremist narratives

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KARACHI: A high-level meeting of the Content and Production Oversight Board was held in Karachi, chaired by Senior Minister of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon.
During the meeting, various production houses presented their ideas for promoting peace, tolerance, social harmony, and cultural heritage.
The meeting, chaired by Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, was attended by Secretary Information Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon, DG Information Saleem Khan, Director Films Hizbullah Memon, and Sarang Latif Chandio, along with board members Qazi Asad Abid, Warda Saleem, Azan Sami Khan, Nimra Malik, Zhalay Sarhadi and Hassan Asghar Naqvi.
The meeting agreed to promote a constructive narrative to counter extremism and negative elements. During the meeting, the board members reviewed several presentations and discussed ways to encourage responsible content.
Speaking during the meeting, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon emphasized the media industry's powerful role in shaping a constructive and positive society. He stressed the need to actively counter extremist narratives and negativity by creating effective and responsible content.
He stated that the aim is to promote unity, patriotism, and cultural awareness while discouraging divisive elements that threaten social harmony. He emphasized the importance of showcasing Sindh's cultural diversity and heritage through films, dramas, and digital content.
Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the Sindh government aims to collaborate with media houses, filmmakers, and digital platforms to promote positive messaging.
Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 30 2025
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