LAHORE, FEB 18 /DNA/ – The recently elected office bearers of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) have received congratulations and best wishes from prominent political and social figures across the country. The newly elected leadership includes President Rana Azeem,Secretary General Shakeel Ahmad, Finance Secretary۔Sher Bano,Vice Presidents Qaiser Mirza, Farhat Fatima۔Assistant Secretary General۔Qazi Rizwan and Furqan rao.
Distinguished leaders such as Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq,
Chairman Senate of Pakistan,Syed Yusuf Raja Gilani.PML-Q Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party Chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai, and several other key political and social personalities extended their felicitations to the newly elected PFUJ leadership.
They expressed their hope that the new PFUJ body will play a crucial role in safeguarding journalists’ rights and addressing their challenges effectively. The leaders emphasized that journalists serve as the eyes and ears of society, and it is their duty to convey the realities of societal changes to the public. They further hoped that the PFUJ leadership would actively contribute to social reform and uphold the principles of press freedom and journalists’ welfare.
It is noteworthy that the IFJ President personally monitored the entire election process and expressed satisfaction with the proper conduct of elections by associations, considering it a commendable step forward.
They urged the newly elected PFUJ leadership to continue its struggle for professional development of journalists. The leaders also stressed that journalists not only report events but also shape public opinion, contribute to societal reforms, and play a crucial role in maintaining harmony and national unity.