Sajjad Haider re-elected RIPJA President
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 3 February 2015
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Sajjad Haider has been elected as president of the RIPJA for the 11th time. His tenure has included significant fundraising and support initiatives for journalists.Summary
ISLAMABAD: The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Photo Journalists Association (RIPJA) has elected Sajjad Haider as its president for the 11th time.
The News reported Tuesday that Haider and other candidates of Apna Panel were elected unopposed in the elections.
Recounting his achievements, the report said the RIPJA president raised around Rs10 million funds during his previous tenures for welfare of press photographers and their families.
“Moreover, around 30 laptops, 90 hard drives, USBs, professional photographer's jackets and camera bags were distributed among journalists during his previous tenures,” the report said.
The RIPJA also organized several photographic exhibitions, sports tournaments, get-togethers and other events to provide opportunities and healthy entertainment to photo-journalists of the twin cities, it said.
Key Points
- Sajjad Haider elected RIPJA president for 11th time
- Elections held unopposed for Apna Panel
- Raised Rs10 million for journalist welfare
- Distributed 30 laptops and 90 hard drives to journalists
- Organized various events for photojournalists
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