The Karachi Union of Journalists (Dastoor) hosted a grand Iftar dinner at Karachi Press Club, emphasizing press freedom, journalists’ rights, and professional unity.
KARACHI – The Karachi Union of Journalists (Dastoor) organized a grand Iftar dinner at the backyard of Karachi Press Club on Friday, bringing together journalists from print, electronic, and digital media. The event also saw participation from young doctors’ leaders, prominent business figures, and social personalities, making it a remarkable gathering of professionals from various sectors.
Commitment to Press Freedom and Journalists’ Rights
During the event, Secretary General of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (Dastoor), AH Khanzada, reaffirmed the union’s commitment to press freedom and the protection of journalists’ rights. He congratulated the leadership of KUJ (Dastoor) for successfully hosting the Iftar and emphasized the importance of a collective struggle to address the challenges faced by journalists in Pakistan.
Karachi Press Club President Fazil Jamili and Secretary Sohail Afzal Khan appreciated KUJ’s efforts and stressed the need for journalists to unite in their fight for their rights. They highlighted that in the current media landscape, solidarity among journalists is essential to safeguard press freedom and ensure better working conditions.
KUJ (Dastoor) Leadership’s Vision
Speaking at the event, KUJ (Dastoor) President Hamidur Rehman stated that the union is dedicated to upholding its traditions and bringing journalists together. He assured that every possible effort would be made to strengthen journalists’ unity and protect their professional rights.
KUJ (Dastoor) Secretary Syed Nabil Akhtar reiterated the union’s role in championing the welfare of journalists. He emphasized that KUJ (Dastoor) remains committed to addressing the challenges faced by media professionals and fostering unity within the journalist community through such events.
Prominent Attendees from Business and Social Sectors
The event was graced by several notable business and social figures, including Ali Habib, Farhan Ahmed from HBL, Farah Asim from Faisal Bank, Talha Haider from Bank Alfalah, Radwan Ahmed from JS Bank, Adil Murtaza from National Bank, Rana Imran from K-Electric, Bilal Memon, Ammar Muzaffar, Nazir Virani from Careem, Muneeb from Philip Morris, Abdul Sattar from Karachi Chamber, Chairman of Drugs and Chemists Association Abdul Samad Badhani, Chairman of Jinnah Town Rizwan Abdul Sami, Chairman of ABAD Hassan Bakshi, Naveed Baig from Passage, Faisal Siddiqui from CMC, and Ahmed Shah, President of the Arts Council. Many respected journalists and media personalities also attended, reflecting the significance of the event within the journalistic community.
Honoring Distinguished Guests
At the conclusion of the event, shields of honor were presented to distinguished guests and office bearers of KUJ and Karachi Press Club. The shields were awarded by AH Khanzada, Hamidur Rehman, Syed Nabil Akhtar, Fazil Jamili, Sohail Afzal Khan, Muhammad Rizwan Bhatti, Amir Latif, and Khalil Nasir. They expressed gratitude to all participants for making the event a success and strengthening the bonds of unity within the journalist community.
Promoting Unity and Solidarity
The Karachi Union of Journalists (Dastoor) continues to play a vital role in advocating for journalists’ rights and fostering professional solidarity. Events like this Iftar dinner serve as a reminder of the importance of unity in the media industry, ensuring that journalists have a strong support system to navigate the challenges they face.
KUJ (Dastoor) remains steadfast in its mission to support journalists, uphold press freedom, and advocate for the rights of media professionals in Pakistan.