On June 27, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, who oversees transport and information in Sindh, announced that the province is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for media monitoring and in establishing a Journalists Protection Wing and a Sindh Information Commission.

During his address, Memon claimed that press freedom was “most vibrant” in Sindh, although he noted that the government often faces criticism from the media and had become its “biggest target.” He expressed concerns over the dissemination of fabricated stories and emphasised the need for verification.

Further elaborating on the media initiatives in Sindh, Memon corrected misconceptions regarding the budget of Sindh’s first feature film, “Mera Lyari.” He clarified that the film was produced with a budget of approximately Rs55 million, contrary to the Rs20 million reported by some media outlets. The film gained international attention and was later picked up by a private TV network, he said.