Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain says a joint television channel would be set up to promote media links between Pakistan, Turkey and Malaysia.

Talking to media in Islamabad, he said focal persons have been named for media sharing, and the joint media network will be formed.

Chaudhry Fawad said issues of extremism need to be tackled in Pakistan, Malaysia and other Muslim countries.

He suggested that under the OIC platform, a unit of scholars should be named to provide guidance on religious issues.

The minister said the jurisdiction of Rehmat-ul-Alamin Authority would be expanded, and a similar unit would be formed under the OIC.