BY: Hurish Shah:
ISLAMABAD—A special ceremony titled “Masiha” was held at the Press Club (NPC) to honour former Punjab Minister and renowned physician Dr. Jamal Nasir for his contributions to healthcare and social welfare.
During the event, the National Press Club and City Lab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which NPC members, staff, and their immediate family members will receive up to 50% discount on laboratory tests and 40% discount on radiology services. NPC Secretary Dr. Furqan Rao said around 3,349 members would benefit from the initiative.
Speaking as the chief guest, Dr. Jamal Nasir said journalists work tirelessly for the rights of others despite facing numerous professional challenges themselves. NPC President Abdul Razzaq Sial and other speakers paid tribute to Dr. Jamal Nasir’s humanitarian services and emphasized the need to expand healthcare facilities for journalists.
At the end of the ceremony, the National Press Club presented commemorative shields to Dr. Jamal Nasir and Tahir Hussain Hashmi, President of the Gujranwala Union of Journalists (Dastoor), in recognition of their services.
