Report: GNM
SIBI: The inauguration and oath-taking ceremony of the Working Journalists Media Group Sibi office was held with the Deputy Commissioner of Sibi, Major (Retd.) Ilyas Kubzai, as the chief guest.
The deputy commissioner formally inaugurated the office by having the ribbon cut by Muhammad Azeem Rind, father of Working Journalists Media Group President Mir Allah Dad Rind.
The ceremony was attended by SSP Sibi Abdul Hameed Awan, Assistant Commissioner Malik Bahadur Khan Bangulzai, district officials, tribal elders, political and social personalities, religious scholars, journalists and people from various walks of life.
The event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Al-Haj Sufi Suleman Naqshbandi, followed by a naat in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Renowned social figure Mir Shahbaz Khan Barozai performed the duties of stage secretary.
Addressing the gathering, Working Journalists Media Group President Mir Allah Dad Rind thanked the chief guest and other distinguished participants. He highlighted the challenges faced by journalists and local media, emphasising the role of journalism in raising public issues, conveying citizens’ concerns to the authorities and bringing the performance of government institutions to public attention.
Chief guest Major (Retd.) Ilyas Kubzai appreciated the role of journalists in promoting social improvement and highlighting public concerns. He congratulated the group's cabinet on the inauguration of its office and assured the journalists of all possible cooperation.
During the ceremony, the cabinet members took the oath and pledged to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, professionalism and adherence to journalistic principles and ethical standards.
At the conclusion, the deputy commissioner visited various sections of the office and congratulated the cabinet on assuming its responsibilities and establishing the new office.
The ceremony was described as an important step towards promoting journalistic activities in Sibi, strengthening cooperation among journalists and highlighting public issues more effectively.
