Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf says role of media persons is pivotal to further the cause of democracy.

He was talking to members of Parliamentary Reporters Association in Islamabad on Wednesday.        

The Speaker appreciated the role of the Association to bring Parliament and people closer.

He said media highlights the positive image of Parliamentarians and the Parliament.                

Raja Pervez Ashraf congratulated the media community on successful passage of PEMRA amendment bill for welfare of the journalists.