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Lahore Press Club elections on December 30

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 20 December 2018

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Lahore Press Club elections on December 30
The Lahore Press Club is set to hold elections on December 30. A five-member election committee led by Khawar Naeem Hashmi will oversee the process.

LAHORE – Lahore Press Club members will go to polls on December 30, the general council meeting decided on Wednesday.

Khawar Naeem Hashmi, a veteran journalist and life member of the club, will head a five-member election committee.

President Azam Chaudhry told the meeting that the Joint Action Committee was unitedly fighting for the rights of journalists. If everyone stood united, no organization would dare to deprive workers of their due rights, he said.

He said that a summary to double the government grant for the club was likely to be approved soon.

Chaudhry pointed out that the governing body after being elected resolved the issue of B and F Blocks thereby helping hundreds of journalists fulfill their dreams of having their own houses.

He also highlighted several other measures undertaken by the office-bearers during their tenure.

Key Points

  • Elections are scheduled for December 30 at the Lahore Press Club.
  • Khawar Naeem Hashmi will lead the election committee.
  • President Azam Chaudhry emphasizes unity for journalists' rights.
  • A government grant increase for the club is expected soon.
  • Recent measures by office-bearers have supported journalists in housing.

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