Lifetime ban on NPC member who attacked President Anwar Raza

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 4 February 2022

The National Press Club has permanently banned Abdul Waheed Dogar following an attack on President Anwar Raza. His membership is revoked indefinitely.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—National Press Club has imposed a lifetime ban on its member Abdul Waheed Dogar for attacking President Anwar Raza.

According to a press release issued by General Secretary NPC Khalil Ahmed Raja, membership number 1057 of Abdul Waheed Dogar has been suspended immediately. He would never be allowed to enter the premises of the National Press Club and its camp office in Rawalpindi.

"This person, who tried to damage the repute and dignity of the press club, can no longer become a member of the Press Club for life nor will he be allowed to enter the premises of the Press Club."

Key Points

Abdul Waheed Dogar attacked President Anwar Raza.
National Press Club imposed a lifetime ban on Dogar.
Membership number 1057 has been suspended immediately.
He is prohibited from entering NPC premises or offices.
The decision aims to protect the integrity of the Press Club.

Relevant Topics

NPC

Abdul Waheed Dogar

Anwar Raza

Lifetime BAN

Press Club

Islamabad

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