KABU (Pajhwok): Police in central Uruzgan province lauded the role of media-people in creating awareness among masses about the importance of elections and awarded them with commendation certificates, an official said Sunday.
A big ceremony was arranged on Sunday at the provincial police headquarters to honour journalists with appreciation certificates for discharging their duties during the polls.
Col. Matiullah Khan, provincial police chief, praised the role played by media men for their ceaseless efforts to make the landmark April 5 elections successful.
He urged journalists to safeguard the interests of Afghanistan in discharging of their professional duties. Media played a highly significant role in conducting free, fair and transparent ballot.
Present on the occasion, journalists thanked the police chief and underlined the importance for greater cooperation between police and the journalists’ community.
Ajmal Wisal, reporter of Pajhwok Afghan News in Uruzgan also received commendation letter.
Earlier, similar ceremonies were held by different institutions in various provinces, including the capital Kabul, awarded journalists with appreciation certificates for their positive role in the ballot.
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