Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said Pakistan and Britain enjoy close friendly relations which have remained constructive. The prime minister was talking to a delegation of British Broadcasting Corporation led by Mark Thompson, Director General BBC who is currently on a two-day visit to Pakistan. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister's House here Monday.
The prime minister while talking about the role of media in Pakistan appreciated its contribution made in the restoration of democracy after eight years of dictatorial rule. The media, he added, is completely independent and alert to the developments both inside and outside Pakistan.
It is not only keeping the people informed about the functioning of state institutions but also serving the institutions in pointing out the areas requiring improvement. The prime minister also deliberated upon the existing socio- political, economic and security environment in the country ever since public consensus emerged to fight the menace of terrorism.
Mark Thompson while thanking the prime minister for sparing time to meet the delegation said that the coverage of Pakistan and the region by international media particularly BBC is extremely important since the developments directly relate to efforts for peace. He also mentioned that BBC is likely to initiate Urdu Service in Pakistan as well as for the Pakistanis living in UK and else where.
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