--- title: "Political leaders commend newspapers on Readership Day" description: "Most outlets reported that President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and several chief ministers praised the role of newspapers in fostering an informed society and reaffirmed their support for a free press on National Newspaper Readership Day. While the Daily Times and Dawn highlighted Zardari’s emphasis on maintaining a free press and the enduring relevance of newspapers in the digital age, The Nation led with the Prime Minister’s tribute. Business Recorder provided a broader list of leaders involved but did not emphasize any individual’s remarks over others." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10508-president-pm-cms-laud-role-of-newspapers-in-creating site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Political leaders commend newspapers on Readership Day pakistan · updated 26 Sep 2026, 5:12 AM PKT · 25–26 Sep 2026 · 6 articles from 4 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 4 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and several chief ministers praised newspapers for their role in informing the public. The Daily Times added that leaders said newspapers "still matter in the digital age," while the Business Recorder emphasized the role of newspapers in "creating an informed society." Both versions highlight the leaders’ commendation but differ slightly in the specific rationale given for their praise. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 26 Sep 2026 — National Newspapers Readership Day: President Zardari reaffirms his faith in a free press (1 outlet) - **Business Recorder** — [National Newspapers Readership Day: President Zardari reaffirms his faith in a free press](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441284/national-newspapers-readership-day-president-zardari-reaffirms-his-faith-in-a-free-press) · 26 Sep 2026, 5:12 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday reaffirmed his faith in a free press, describing it as the “Fourth Estate” and an important pillar in protecting citizens’ rights, reminding them of their responsibilities towards the state and society, and holding decision-makers accountable. In his message on the occasion of National Newspapers Readership Day, the President said that despite the... ### 25 Sep 2026 — Political leaders commend newspapers on Readership Day (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and several chief ministers praised the role of newspapers in fostering an informed society and reaffirmed their support for a free press on National Newspaper Readership Day. While the Daily Times and Dawn highlighted Zardari’s emphasis on maintaining a free press and the enduring relevance of newspapers in the digital age, The Nation led with the Prime Minister’s tribute. Business Recorder provided a broader list of leaders involved but did not emphasize any individual’s remarks over others. - **The Nation** — [PM Shehbaz pays tribute to newspapers on National Newspaper Readership Day](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-pays-tribute-newspapers-national-newspaper-readership-day) · 25 Sep 2026, 11:13 AM PKT > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid tribute to newspapers, journalists and newspaper readers on the occasion of National Newspaper Readership Day. - **Dawn** — [Enduring role of newspapers hailed on Readership Day](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032470/enduring-role-of-newspapers-hailed-on-readership-day) · 25 Sep 2026, 9:25 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Reaffirming their faith in a free press, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif felicitated the nation on National Newspaper Readership Day, emphasising their continued importance at a time when fake news, misinformation and disinformation are spreading rapidly. According to a statement issued by the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), President Zardari reaf... - **Business Recorder** — [President, PM, CMs laud role of newspapers in creating an informed society](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441089/president-pm-cms-laud-role-of-newspapers-in-creating-an-informed-society) · 25 Sep 2026, 5:31 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Chief Ministers of Balochistan, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have felicitated newspaper readers, publishers, editors and journalists on the National Newspaper Readership Day, while paying tribute to the enduring role of newspapers in promoting public awareness, informed opinion, democratic discourse and responsible jou... - **Daily Times** — [President Zardari vows support to ensure ‘free press’](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557891/president-zardari-vows-support-to-ensure-free-press/) · 25 Sep 2026, 3:32 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > President Asif Ali Zardari has assured the press of his continued support for maintaining the highest standards of journalism and an enabling environment for a free press. In his message on National Newspapers Readership Day, the president said in today’s changing media environment, newspaper readership was no longer confined to the printed page, as newspapers […] ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [PM says newspapers remain vital for informed society amid changing landscape](https://harzaviya.com/stories/10493-pm-shehbaz-reaffirms-newspapers-vital-role-in-informed) · 25 Sep 2026 · 3 outlets · 80% related - [Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq highlights role of newspapers in digital era](https://harzaviya.com/stories/10741-newspapers-to-play-vital-role-in-providing-credible-info) · 26 Sep 2026 · 2 outlets · 75% related 6 articles from 4 outlets, 25–26 Sep 2026. 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