Karachi (Bureau Report): A prestigious dinner was hosted by Imdad Phulpoto, Central Leader of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and Founder of Sukkur National Press Club, in honour of senior journalists from Karachi and officials of the Information Department, Government of Sindh. The dinner was held at the renowned restaurant \u201cFame Bite,\u201d owned by distinguished writer and poet Irshad Jagirani. The event was attended by Deputy Secretary of the Sindh Information Department Sahib Khan Bhund, Director Publications Ghulam Sarwar Samejo, and several senior journalists from Karachi, including Shafqat Aziz Bhatti, Sajjad Lashari, Oshaq Mirani, Nizamuddin Bhutto, Sarang Munir Soomro, Nisar Ruk, Mumtaz Phulpoto, Habib Jamali, Muhammad Haseeb, Imad Ahmed, Imtiaz Lashari, Ashan Ahmed and Sarmad Samejo. Assistant Director of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), Abdul Ghaffar Korai, along with other journalists, writers and literary personalities, also attended the gathering. Afaq Ahmed Khattak, General Secretary of Pakistan Muslim League Sindh, also participated in the dinner as both a guest and a distinguished participant. During the gathering, participants exchanged views on the current political and geographical situation of Sindh, recent political developments in the country and other important national issues. On the occasion, Afaq Ahmed Khattak briefed the journalists about allegations of corruption in the Punjab government and the reported threats and legal notices issued to Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain for speaking against corruption, as well as the reported withdrawal of his security. He also shared his views and party policy on key issues facing Sindh, particularly poverty, the revival of the agricultural sector and the ongoing water shortage. He further indicated the possibility of contesting the upcoming general elections in Sindh through an electoral alliance. Addressing the gathering, Imdad Phulpoto highlighted the challenges and difficulties faced by journalists across Sindh, particularly in Sukkur, Larkana and other districts. He said that journalists were facing pressure from various quarters and that attempts were being made to marginalise them and suppress their voices. However, despite these challenges, journalists continued to stand firm in their commitment to reporting the truth. Imdad Phulpoto emphasised that the journalist community must remain organised and united to protect its rights and resolve its professional issues. He said that all journalistic organisations, political and social circles, and relevant government institutions should work together and take practical measures to strengthen the voice of journalists. He reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the struggle for journalists’ rights, safety, freedom of the press and the resolution of issues confronting the journalist community. At the conclusion of the event, participants stressed the need to strengthen mutual relations, address the problems faced by journalists and make joint efforts for the promotion of journalism. Renowned poet and singer Irshad Jagirani welcomed the visiting journalists and officials of the Information Department and also presented his poetry and musical performances, which were appreciated by the participants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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