Afzal Butt elected PFUJ president unopposed
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 23 July 2022
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Afzal Butt has been elected president of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists unopposed. The election highlighted key issues faced by journalists.Summary
LAHORE—The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has announced the results of its elections, Afzal Butt being elected president, Arshad Ansari secretary general, and Lala Asad Pathan secretary finance, all three elected unopposed.
During a three-day biennial delegates meeting (BDM), attended by many journalists, the delegates demanded the right of association, which is their fundamental right. They underlined the missing service structure that doesn’t allow journalists to realize their potential, pointed out the absence of law for electronic media reporters, and suggested legislation and worker appreciation awards, among other things.
Journalists from small cities and remote areas said they faced large-scale retrenchment and substantial pay cuts.
KEY POINTS:
- Afzal Butt elected PFUJ president unopposed.
- Arshad Ansari and Lala Asad Pathan were also elected unopposed.
- Delegates stressed the importance of the right of association for journalists.
- Concerns were raised about the missing service structure for media professionals.
- Journalists from remote areas reported retrenchment and pay cuts.
