Director CEJ, Amber Shamsi, visited us at the Karachi Press Club today. We had a detailed discussion about journalism in Pakistan, including its current and future challenges. We agreed to work closely together to enhance the capacity of journalists, particularly in light of the media's transition to digital platforms. We also deliberated strategies to promote ethical journalism and discourage unethical practices, as well as addressed the issue of disinformation.President KPC Saeed Sarbazi,Veteran journalist Mazhar Abbas,Vice President Mushtaq Sohail, General Secretary KUJ-D Naimat Khan,Treasurer KPC Ehtisham Saeed Qureshi,Members GB.Kulsoom Jehan & M.Farooq Sami, Women Journalists Mona Siddiqui and Sheema Siddiqui were also present.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Director CEJ, Amber Shamsi, visited KPC
Director CEJ, Amber Shamsi, visited us at the Karachi Press Club today. We had a detailed discussion about journalism in Pakistan, including its current and future challenges. We agreed to work closely together to enhance the capacity of journalists, particularly in light of the media's transition to digital platforms. We also deliberated strategies to promote ethical journalism and discourage unethical practices, as well as addressed the issue of disinformation.President KPC Saeed Sarbazi,Veteran journalist Mazhar Abbas,Vice President Mushtaq Sohail, General Secretary KUJ-D Naimat Khan,Treasurer KPC Ehtisham Saeed Qureshi,Members GB.Kulsoom Jehan & M.Farooq Sami, Women Journalists Mona Siddiqui and Sheema Siddiqui were also present.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Senior journalist and editor of The News Talat Aslam has passed away
Talat Aslam had worked with several leading newspapers and magazines as an editor in his long journalistic career.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) stated that he will be remembered for his wit and warmth, and for mentoring scores of young journalists.
Senior anchorperson Hamid Mir expressed condolences to the family and friends.
"Sad news. May Allah rest the soul of Talat Aslam in peace," he tweeted.
Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman, in her condolence message, said that it feels like her heart will burst with grief upon hearing that veteran journalist Talat Aslam just passed away.
"He was the kindest, funniest, wittiest, warmest soul in the whole world. His life was never easy, but he always bore all with a smile. May u be smiling now Tito."
The minister added that Talat Aslam was not just an old-school journalist, with the highest integrity, he was a seasoned English-language editor.
“Our journey mingled at the Herald, where he was anchor even though I was his boss. But he made us all his family, right to the end, wherever we were in life.”
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Joint delegation of KUJ and HUJ called on Sindh Information Minister
The delegation included President KUJ Ijaz Ahmed, General Secretary Aajez Jamali, Saeed Jan Baloch, Mohammad Nasir Sharif, Mohammad Rafiq Baloch, Talha Hashmi, Lubna Jarar Naqvi, HUJ's Hamid Sheikh, Junaid Khanzada, Aftab Ahmed.
Secretary Information Sindh Abdul Rashid Solangi, DG Information Ghulam Saqlain and Director Press Information Saleem Khan were also present in the meeting.
KUJ presented a charter of demand to the provincial minister based on the problems of journalists. The establishment of a commission under the Sindh Journalists Protection Bill to provide health and life insurance services to journalists and their families was also discussed.
The provincial minister assured KUJ of steps to address the issues of grants and housing society. The issue of giving grants to the Hyderabad Union of Journalists was also discussed on the occasion. The provincial minister directed the information secretary to include photo journalists in the category of journalists and review the Sindh Journalists Protection Bill.
He said that after talking to Chief Minister Sindh, a program of health insurance and life insurance for all certified journalists of Sindh would be launched. The provincial minister said that the unity of journalists was essential for democracy in the country. I urge all journalistic organizations to unite. Distribution divides your power. On the occasion, KUJ General Secretary Aajez Jamali said that he was grateful to Pakistan Peoples Party and Sindh government for always taking practical steps for the welfare of journalists.
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Saturday, May 17, 2014
Jang/Geo journnalists wreak havoc at Karachi Press Club
An unruly group of Jang/Geo Group journalists violently disrupted Cable Operators Association of Pakistan's (COAP) press conference here on Friday afternoon, Samaa reported.