Azma congratulates PFUJ

LAHORE:Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has congratulated the newly-elected officials of the PFUJ. She extended special congratulations to President Afzal Butt and Secretary General Arshad Ansari on their success.

In her statement, Azma Bokhari emphasised that PFUJ has always played a pivotal role in the struggle for press freedom and the protection of journalists' rights. She affirmed that the Punjab government was committed to upholding press freedom and safeguarding journalists' rights, with concrete measures being implemented in this regard.

She highlighted that under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, historic initiatives were being taken for the journalist community. For the first time, substantial grants have been allocated to Punjab's press clubs, marking a significant step toward the welfare of journalists. Azma Bokhari noted that Maryam Nawaz envisions every journalist owning a home, and under this vision, efforts to provide plots to journalists are being expedited.