Attaullah Tarar, Minister of Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, congratulated the newly elected Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) office bearers and emphasised the importance of a free and active media in bolstering democracy. The media is an important pillar of the state, Tarar said, adding that he hoped the recently elected authorities will do their part to support the media sector. He said that the government would keep up its efforts to support the nation’s media institutions’ freedom, growth, and promotion. He also congratulated other recently elected officials, such as Finance Secretary Azhar Qazi, Joint Secretary Ahmed Zuberi, and Secretary General Shakeel Masood.