PFUJ calls for end to Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
November 02, 2025: PFUJ urges Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments to end Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists and ensure their safety and press freedom.
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ISLAMABAD—The second death anniversary of Mir Javed Rahman, Chairman, and Publisher of Jang Group and Editor-in-Chief of Akhbar-e-Jahan, the eldest son of Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman, was observed on Thursday.
In his message, the editor of Akhbar-e-Jahan, Mehmood Moodi, said that Javed Sahib was a gentleman, very kind to others. He said that Akhbar-e-Jahan was very dear to him. "The truth is that since his departure, the weekly has really become an orphan."
Syed Sarmad Ali, Managing Director of Jang Group/Geo, stated that Mir Javed had passed away two years ago. However, it seems that Javed Sahib was still with us today, and "we will meet him as soon as the door opened," adding that "he was sophisticated and a very principled person and he never compromised on his principles."
Geo Group President Imran Aslam said that Mir Javed was a powerful figure in the media industry and one of the few great owners. He has left a void that will never be filled.
Mir Javed passed away on March 31, 2020. He had a vital role in making Akhbar-e-Jahan the most widely circulated Urdu weekly.
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