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PFUJ congratulates Journalist Panel on winning NPC polls

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 18 August 2020

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PFUJ congratulates Journalist Panel on winning NPC polls
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has congratulated the journalist panel on winning the National Press Club elections. PFUJ leaders express hopes for resolving journalists' issues and promoting positive activities at the NPC.

ISLAMABAD—The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has greeted the journalist panel led by Shakeel Anjum for winning the National Press Club elections after receiving votes from an unprecedented majority.

While expressing satisfaction, PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi said that the newly elected body would strive for the resolution of issues confronted by the journalist community and make NPC a hub for positive activities.

“Huge participation of the media community in the election process of NPC is a good omen and symbolizes that the community is committed to strengthening the democratic process and norms at all levels,” they said.

PFUJ hailed the spirit of all other contesting groups in the elections and said that they would, with the help of the elected body, work towards resolution of issues confronted by the media.

Photo courtesy: NPC WhatsApp Group

Key Points

  • PFUJ congratulates Shakeel Anjum's Journalist Panel for NPC election win.
  • The panel received votes from an unprecedented majority.
  • PFUJ leaders highlight the importance of media community participation.
  • The newly elected body aims to address journalists' issues.
  • The election symbolizes commitment to democratic norms.

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