Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in his message on World Radio Day, said Radio played an efficient role for awareness of the people in the face of challenges.

He said Radio has a vital role in opinion formation regarding challenge of climate change and its impacts.

Shehbaz Sharif said Radio Pakistan and Community stations have not only played a vital role in disseminating of information but also fulfilled need of entertainment and promotion of culture.

The Prime Minister said climate change is an international issue and entire world is struggling to address impacts of this challenge which are happening consecutively.

He said developing countries like Pakistan are the most climate change vulnerable countries and in this situation, importance of Radio has increased to utilize its role for awareness of people.

The Prime Minister said the government is committed to promote Radio Pakistan and FM stations and Community stations in private sector.