Beijing10 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met with Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and Minister Cao Shumin in Beijing. The meeting discussed in detail the expansion of bilateral media cooperation between Pakistan and China, including joint productions, combating fake news, training programs, and cultural exchanges. The two leaders described the ongoing partnership in the media sector as a manifestation of mutual trust and long-standing friendship. They also agreed on cooperation between the countries’ public broadcasters to combat fake news, including a common narrative against fake news, technical training and institutional collaboration. The Federal Minister for Information said that Pakistan can learn a lot from China’s experiences in the field of media and communication. China’s expertise in digital media, public service broadcasting and promotion of cultural content is commendable.
The meeting also discussed the cooperation agreement between China Central Television and Pakistan Television and the visit of digital influencers to Pakistan and China. The Federal Minister for Information said that the two organizations will increase cooperation in news, documentaries, technical assistance. During the recent Pakistan-India tension, the mutual expression of solidarity between the youth of China and Pakistan went viral on social media. He said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is the axis of the bright future of both countries. Pakistan is ready to translate mutual media cooperation into practical measures. The parties also agreed to explore new dimensions of Pak-China friendship in the fields of media, culture and public relations. The Federal Minister for Information said that in the digital era, the exchange of social media influencers can breathe new life into relations.