PESHAWAR: Alkhidmat Foundation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wednesday announced the Alkhidmat Award for journalists for outstanding coverage of activities pertaining to relief, rehabilitation and well-being of the deserving strata of the society.
Two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) were inked on Wednesday between Alkhidmat Foundation and Peshawar Press Club (PPC), solidifying their collaboration in the domains of health, education, orphan sponsorship, and relief for the journalist community.
Provincial President Khalid Waqas and Press Club President Arshad Aziz Malik cut a ribbon to formally inaugurate the Alkhidmat Award for journalists, which is designed to recognize the exceptional contributions of journalists to the development of welfare society.
General Secretary of the foundation Shakir Siddiqui, Provincial Vice-President Dr Samiullah Jan, Director Media, Dr Yousaf Ali, Provincial Media Manager Noorul Wahid Jadoon, Director Alkhidmat Hospital Nishtarabad Peshawar Dr Iqtedar Ahmed, General Secretary PPC Irfan Musa Zai, former president of PPC, M Riaz, and Manager Social Media Marketing AKF KP, Ahmed Abdullah, and others were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Khalid Waqas acknowledged the services rendered by the Peshawar journalist community in collaboration with Alkhidmat Foundation over the past two decades.
Their unwavering dedication was evident in their response to various natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods, the global epidemic Corona, and bomb blasts, during which they made enduring sacrifices. Khalid Waqas emphasized the pivotal role played by both Alkhidmat Foundation and the journalist community in fostering a welfare-oriented society.
He announced the Alkhidmat Awards for journalists, which entails cash prizes and shields across different categories.
The initiative aims to recognize and applaud journalists for their efforts in highlighting the welfare activities of Alkhidmat Foundation and promoting awareness of humanitarian service.
He expressed Alkhidmat’s commitment to the welfare of the journalist community and announced the signing of MoU with Peshawar Press Club.
The MoU, comprising health, education, orphan sponsorship, and community services, signifies Alkhidmat Foundation’s pledge to provide relief to deserving journalists.
Arshad Aziz Malik, thanked Alkhidmat Foundation, commending their proactive efforts in support of the journalist community. He lauded the launching of the Alkhidmat Awards for journalists, highlighting its potential to inspire and motivate journalists.
The PPC chief hoped emphasized that the health, education, orphan care, and other welfare agreements inked by Alkhidmat Foundation would alleviate the challenges faced by journalists, ensuring facilities for those truly in need.