CM doubles Journalist Support Fund to Rs100m: Azma

LAHORE:Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is implementing revolutionary initiatives for the welfare of journalists. As part of these efforts, the Journalist Support Fund has been doubled from Rs50 million to Rs100 million. Additionally, the approval has been granted for funds to support the marriages of 23 journalists' daughters and medical treatment for 63 journalists.

Azma emphasised that Maryam Nawaz is committed to safeguarding the rights of the journalist community. The issuance of ‘Himmat Cards’ and ‘Sehat Cards’ will be completed soon to provide further facilities for journalists. She reaffirmed that addressing journalists' concerns is a top priority for the Punjab government.

Meanwhile, an important meeting on the Journalist Support Fund was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari. During the meeting, support funds were approved for 85 journalists, while applications that could not be processed due to lack of funds will be included in the next quarter. The meeting was attended by Additional Information Secretary M Nawaz Gondal, Deputy Secretary Finance Rafiah Qayyum, DGPR Ghulam Saghir Shahid, Lahore Press Club President Arshad Ansari and other senior officials.