Report: Hurish Shah FT:
ISLAMABAD –Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has announced the launch of the “Saud Sahir Award” to recognize outstanding reporting by young journalists in tribute to the valuable contributions of senior journalist Syed Saud Sahir.
Addressing a condolence reference held at the National Press Club Islamabad, jointly organized by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and the Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) Dastoor, Ahsan Iqbal said Saud Sahir's contributions, professional integrity and commitment to journalistic principles would always be remembered.
He stressed that journalists must avoid fake news and promote responsible, fact-based reporting to protect the credibility of journalism and public trust. He said verification of information and adherence to professional ethics were essential in the digital age.
Jamaat-e-Islami Deputy Ameer Liaquat Baloch and other speakers also paid tribute to Saud Sahir, describing his professional integrity, courage and commitment to truth as a guiding example for the younger generation of journalists.
Senior journalists, representatives of journalist organizations, members of civil society and family members of the late journalist attended the reference. The event concluded with prayers for the departed soul.
