JournalismPakistan.com | Published March 08, 2013
Join our WhatsApp channel
LAHORE: The tense mood prevailing at the hunger strike camp of F Block affectees turned pleasant with the arrival of the ageless and ever-young Pashtu films’ star-turned-politician Musarrat Shaheen in the wee hours of Thursday.
It was the fourth day of the hunger strike being observed by some disgruntled members of Lahore Press Club (LPC) for not being allotted plots in a journalists housing society in Harbanspura.
Musarrat was returning from a TV channel’s office after attending a talk show when some cultural reporters called her and requested her to join them at the camp.
She stayed there for a good two-and-a-half hours and expressed solidarity with the protesters. She also vowed to raise the issue at the relevant fora and extend moral support to the supporters on a continual basis.
The news of her presence at the camp spread like jungle fire and crews of several TV channels reached the venue within no to time. She recorded her statement which was aired repeatedly by TV channels along with those of the protesting Lahore Press Club members.
Sher Azfal Butt, a protesting member, told JournalismPakistan.com that Musarrat entertained them during the full length of her stay by sharing interesting anecdotes and jokes, many of which centered on her rival in politics, Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
Her visit had a dynamo affect which prompted parliamentarians from opposition party in the province, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and its office-bearers to visit the camp later in the day. The protesting members told JournalismPakistan.com that not even a single member from the ruling party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had bothered to visit them.
Senior journalists Ijaz Hafeez Khan, Azam Choudhry, Shakeel Ahmed, Kashir Butt, Khawaja Awais Riaz, Shoaib Chachu, Nasir Naqvi, Afzal Talib and others also visited the camp and stayed there for hours.
June 11, 2025: Pakistan celebrated a narrow win over Bangladesh, but beneath the jubilation lies a deeper crisis—from sidelined veterans to a collapsing domestic structure—signaling an urgent need for cricket reform.
June 11, 2025: Journalists walked out of the post-budget press conference in Islamabad to protest the absence of a technical briefing and the government's dismissive behavior, calling it unacceptable and intolerable.
May 31, 2025: Dr. Nauman Niaz has issued a defamation notice to Shoaib Akhtar over derogatory remarks made during a recent broadcast, reigniting a longstanding media feud between the two prominent figures in Pakistan.
May 30, 2025: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has demanded the full repeal of PECA, citing its vague language, coercive powers, and threats to free speech and digital rights in Pakistan.
May 30, 2025: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has condemned the murder of journalist Syed Mohammed Shah in Jacobabad, calling for urgent justice and improved safety for media professionals in Sindh.
May 26, 2025: In Rawalpindi, police allegedly side with Jang Group to block 66 reinstated employees from resuming work despite court orders, drawing sharp criticism from unions and press freedom advocates.
May 25, 2025: PFUJ condemns the Jang Group's decision to dismiss over 80 employees in Rawalpindi, calling it an 'economic massacre.' The union warns of nationwide protests if workers are not reinstated.
May 25, 2025: Daily Jang Rawalpindi has terminated over 80 employees, including female staff, despite multiple court rulings in their favor—raising concerns over labor rights violations and misuse of authority in Pakistani media.
May 19, 2025 PJS reports 219 Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli attacks since October 7, with 30 women among the victims. Over 430 were injured and 685 family members were killed. Read more on the systematic targeting of media in Gaza.
May 15, 2025 Discover the legacy of Samiullah Khan, Pakistan’s legendary "Flying Horse," whose breathtaking speed and artistry redefined hockey. From Olympic glory to World Cup triumphs, his story is one of myth, movement, and magic.
May 04, 2025 Algerian authorities suspend Echorouk News TV for 10 days after it used a racist slur against African migrants. ANIRA demands an apology, calling it a violation of human dignity.
May 04, 2025 NCHR and MMfD launch a journalism fellowship to train reporters on digital rights & gender inclusion in Pakistan. Supported by UNESCO, this initiative aims to bridge the gender digital divide. Apply by May 15, 2025!
April 23, 2025 Discover Dr. Nauman Niaz’s In A Different Realm: Story of Quadruple & Triple Centuries 1876–2025, a profound exploration of cricket's most monumental innings, blending historical analysis with poetic narrative.