F.P Report
KARACHI: On Press Freedom Day, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon distributed cheques to journalist associations. The Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Excise, Taxation, Narcotics Control, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, presented a cheque of fifty-five lakhs to the leaders of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, Karachi Union of Journalists, and Sukkur Union of Journalists.
The cheque of PFUJ was received by Lala Asad Pathan, while the cheque of KUJ was received by President Ijaz Ahmed and Aajiz Jamali. The cheque of the Sukkur Union of Journalists was received by Javed Jatoi. Additionally, a cheque of 2 crores was given to the Sindh Parliamentary Reporters Association by the Government of Sindh. The leaders of journalistic organizations expressed their gratitude to Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon.
A delegation of Malir journalists, led by President of Press Club Malir Hanif Soomro, met with Sharjeel Inam Memon. Deputy Mayor of Karachi Salman Murad was also present at the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon expressed his pride in the efforts made for journalists on Press Freedom Day. He highlighted that the Sindh government has provided a cheque of 2 crores to SPRA and 55 lakhs to PFUJ, KUJ, and SUJ for the betterment of journalists. He emphasized that the Sindh government is striving to uphold the rights of journalists in line with the vision of Shaheed Bibi, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto.
Sharjeel Inam Memon highlighted that journalists serve as the mirror of society, underscoring the government’s unwavering commitment to address their challenges.
Sindh govt believes in free press: Sharjeel
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Excise, Taxation, Narcotics Control, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam, emphasized the invaluable contributions of journalists to democracy in the country, noting that their sacrifices are unforgettable.
Journalists have consistently served as guardians and monitors of democracy. Under the visionary leadership of Shaheed Bibi, the Sindh Government has remained steadfast in promoting a free press, constructive dialogue, and mutual understanding.
In his message on World Press Freedom Day, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon highlighted the establishment of the Protection of Journalists Commission as a significant achievement of the People’s Party. He emphasized that the Pakistan People’s Party has consistently prioritized freedom of expression.
He emphasized that prioritizing the welfare of journalists aligns with the vision of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President Asif Ali Zardari. He cited numerous instances of cooperation and collaboration between the Sindh government and journalists as evidence of this commitment.
Sharjeel Inam Memon emphasized that the Sindh government, led by the People’s Party, has consistently championed a free press as a means to serve public interests and uphold democratic values, Journalists have continually played a pivotal role in holding governments accountable and promoting accountability and transparency.
