Report: ANI
ISLAMABAD — The Journalist Foundation held an oath-taking ceremony for its newly elected body, attended by Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Raja Osama Sarwar, MNA Huma Akhtar Chughtai, National Press Club President Abdul Razzaq Sial, Secretary Dr. Furqan Rao, Finance Secretary Abid Abbasi, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Focal Person Farzana Kausar, Punjab Arts Council Director Muhammad Shakoor and a large number of journalists.
MNA Huma Akhtar Chughtai administered the oath to the newly elected office-bearers.
Addressing the ceremony, Raja Osama Sarwar and Huma Akhtar Chughtai said journalism is the fourth pillar of the state and plays an important role in strengthening democracy and keeping the public informed. They stressed accuracy, research and verification in news reporting.
National Press Club office-bearers appreciated the Journalist Foundation’s efforts for journalists’ welfare and assured continued cooperation. Journalist Foundation President Z.A. Malik and General Secretary Riffaqat Hussain called for unity and cooperation among journalist organisations to address the community’s collective issues.
Several other speakers, including Farzana Kausar, Muhammad Shakoor and Waqar Fani Mughal, also addressed the ceremony.
Among those taking oath were President Z.A. Malik, General Secretary Riffaqat Hussain, Senior Vice President Riaz Akhtar, Vice President Saifullah, Finance Secretary Aamir Mehboob, Joint Secretary Haleema Gilani, Joint Secretary Qamar Rashid, Chief Coordinator Kausar Qureshi and members of the Governing Body.
