Media has a pivotal role to bring Parliament & people closer: Raja Pervez Ashraf

ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (SABAH): Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that the role of media to bring Parliament and people closer is of fundamental importance. He also said that Parliamentary Reporting is of paramount significance to make common people aware about parliamentary activities. He also said that members of Parliamentary Reporter’s Association (PRA) have always been at for front to fulfill their responsibilities of disseminating information and news about parliamentary activities.

Raja Pervez Ashraf expressed these views while inaugurating the office to facilitate members PRA in their responsibilities in Parliament House Islamabad on Tuesday.

Raja Pervez Ashraf said that Parliament represents the will and aspirations of masses. He added, “maintaining sanctity of parliament is a collective responsibility which must be prioritised.” He also said that it is parliament which is the source of power and responsibilities of each institution.

While appreciating the role of PRA for accurately and efficiently reporting about Parliamentary activities, he said that it has always been his priority to provide facilities to members of PRA so they can in effect their responsibilities in professional manners.