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Committee constituted to help family of deceased journalist

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Committee constituted to help family of deceased journalist
A joint committee has been established to assist the family of deceased journalist Safeer Sherazi, who left behind four children. The committee aims to provide ongoing financial support for their essential needs.
ISLAMABAD: A joint committee comprising members from National Press Club and Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists has been constituted to take care of deceased journalist Safeer Sherazi's family. 
 
The journalist was associated with Roz TV and is survived by four children.
 
In a press release on Monday, the NPC said the committee for financial assistance of the late journalist’s family will be headed by daily Nai Baat’s executive editor Farooq Faisal.
 
“The committee is formed to generate money for the bereaved family; so that their expenditures like rent, fees for school going children and others could be managed on a permanent basis,” it said.
 
Philanthropists and others can contact the committee members that include President NPC Shaharyar Khan, Secretary NPC Tariq Chaudhry, President RIUJ Ali Raza Alvi, RIUJ General Secretary Bilal Dar and member Executive Council NPC Farida Hafeez.

KEY POINTS:

  • Joint committee formed by NPC and RIUJ.
  • Committee headed by Farooq Faisal from daily Nai Baat.
  • Supports family of deceased journalist Safeer Sherazi.
  • Aims to provide financial assistance for permanent needs.
  • Philanthropists encouraged to reach out to committee members.

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