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Punjab Chief Minister administers oath to Lahore Press Club office-bearers

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 11 February 2016

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Punjab Chief Minister administers oath to Lahore Press Club office-bearers
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif officiated the oath-taking ceremony for the Lahore Press Club's new office-bearers. The CM commended journalists for their commitment to democracy and announced life membership to himself.

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif administered oath to the newly-elected office-bearers of Lahore Press Club (LPC) in Model Town Wednesday.

President Muhammad Shahbaz Mian, Vice President Abdul Majeed Sajid, Secretary Shadab Riaz, Joint Secretary Zahid Gogi, Treasurer Zaheer Ahmed Babur and members of the governing body took oath.

On the occasion LPC President announced life membership of the club to Sharif.

The CM praised journalists for their struggle and sacrifices in helping restore democracy and democratic institutions.

The elections of LPC were held last month.

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KEY POINTS:

  • Shahbaz Sharif administered the oath in Model Town.
  • New office-bearers include President Muhammad Shahbaz Mian and Vice President Abdul Majeed Sajid.
  • The CM recognized journalists for their sacrifices in restoring democracy.
  • LPC elections were conducted last month.
  • Sharif was granted a life membership during the ceremony.

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