Web portal featuring database of journalists launched

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 6 June 2015

A web portal containing a complete database of Pakistani journalists was launched to address their challenges and allow for complaint registration. Developed by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists under a USAID-funded project, it also highlights critical safety issues faced by journalists.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: A web portal was launched Saturday containing complete database of Pakistani journalists, highlighting the challenges confronting them and registration of complaints. The web portal – www.pfuj.com.pk, also the official website of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) – has been developed under a project funded by USAID. Pakistan Information, Communication and Research (PINFO), an Islamabad based organization executed the project in collaboration with PFUJ. The portal contains comprehensive data of PFUJ members, journalists killed in line of duty, kidnapped or even facing any life threats. They can also register complaint in case of threat or emergency, says a press release issued Saturday. The project has provided technical assistance to PFUJ in developing and maintaining its official website. Addressing the conference, PFUJ President Afzal Butt said the website of PFUJ has been developed and made functional, containing a resource bank of journalists killed in line of duty along with database of members of PFUJ. General Secretary RIUJ Bilal Dar said four workshops were held to familiarize PFUJ members with database development, development and operations, along with website maintenance and social media integration of the website. - APP