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PFUJ announces revival of Sindh unions

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 7 January 2014

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PFUJ announces revival of Sindh unions
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has revived the Sindh Unions of Journalists during a convention in Sukkur. President Afzal Butt emphasized the importance of unity among journalists from diverse backgrounds.

SUKKUR: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) President Afzal Butt has announced revival of Sindh Unions of Journalists.

According to http://www.dnd.com.pk the PFUJ president made the announcement at the All-Sindh Journalists Convention held at Sukkur Press Club on January 5.

The convention was hosted by Lala Asad Pathan, President Sukkur Press Club, and Shehzad Tabbni, President Sukkur Union of Journalists, the website said. Hundreds of Journalists from all districts of the Interior Sindh attended the convention.

In his address Butt said journalists have rejected all attempts to divide the PFUJ. He said journalists can’t be divided by color, language and ethnicity.

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KEY POINTS:

  • PFUJ president Afzal Butt announced the revival of Sindh Unions at a convention in Sukkur.
  • Hundreds of journalists from various districts attended the event.
  • Butt highlighted the rejection of divisive tactics within the PFUJ.
  • The convention was hosted by local press club leaders.
  • The PFUJ aims to promote unity among journalists regardless of ethnicity or language.

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