Report: ANI Correspondent:
ISLAMABAD –The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected office-bearers of the All Pakistan Newspapers and Electronic Media Employees Confederation (APNEC), Gilgit-Baltistan Chapter, was held at the National Press Club Islamabad, attended by Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood, Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil, and Principal Information Officer (PIO) Raisa Adil.
Senator Talha Mahmood administered the oath to the newly elected office-bearers. He said journalists play an important role in promoting truth, highlighting public issues and strengthening democratic values. He stressed the need to protect journalists’ rights and ensure their welfare.
Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil announced that the Prime Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme for journalists and media workers would be launched soon. He said the scheme would be introduced in an improved form and that his doors remained open to address the issues faced by journalists and media workers.
Principal Information Officer Raisa Adil acknowledged the contributions of media professionals and emphasised the need for continued coordination between journalistic organisations and relevant institutions to protect workers’ rights and improve their welfare.
APNEC Chairman Muhammad Siddiq Anzar, National Press Club President Abdul Razzaq Sial, Secretary Dr. Furqan Rao, APNEC Gilgit-Baltistan Chapter Chairperson Mahwish Mumtaz Baig, Media Workers Organisation President Kaleem Shamim and other speakers also addressed the gathering.
The speakers stressed the importance of economic security, job stability, better working conditions and coordinated efforts to resolve the problems faced by media workers. A large number of journalists and media workers attended the ceremony.
