ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, is on the cusp of change, striving to improve the quality of life of its citizens and being a meaningful member of the international community. Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb gave these remarks at a dinner hosted in the honour of diplomats from various missions in Pakistan. She said that in addition to driving economy prosperity, the present government had taken several initiatives to improve the health and education sectors and empowered women, “aligned with our commitment, as articulated in the Sustainable Development Goals”. The state minister said that the Ministry of Information was working on diverse initiatives, including revival of the film industry and a comprehensive plan to improve the image of Pakistan as a moderate, peaceful, progressive and tolerant society, “which is a proponent of peace with its neighbours” and the world at large. “The ministry is also taking practical steps to project its rich culture by reaching out to its artists, craftsmen and traditional heritage,” she added. Marriyum also told the audience that the main purpose of the gathering was to exchange ideas on matters of common interest. Among many honourable dignitaries on the occasion were Sartaj Aziz, Tariq Fatmi and ISPR DG Major General Asif Ghafoor. Information Secretary Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui and Principal Information Officer Rao Tehsin were also present.