Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil has announced that the Prime Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme for journalists and media workers will be launched soon in an improved and more comprehensive form, assuring that his doors are always open to the journalist community.
He announced while addressing as chief guest at the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected office bearers of the All Pakistan Newspapers and Electronic Media Employees Confederation (APNEC) Gilgit-Baltistan Chapter, held at the National Press Club Islamabad.
Khalil stressed that journalism is a vital bridge between government and people, and that media workers play a fundamental role in highlighting public issues.
He said recognising the services of media industry workers and taking effective steps to resolve their problems is essential, and emphasised the need for collaboration among stakeholders to provide a better working environment.
Chairman Senate Defence Committee Senator Talha Mahmood said journalists play a crucial role in promoting truth and strengthening democratic values, and stressed the need for serious steps for media workers’ welfare.
Principal Information Officer Raeesa Adil said the professional services of journalists are of great importance and continuous liaison between press organisations and relevant institutions is necessary to resolve their issues.
APNEC Chairman Muhammad Siddiq Anzar, who hosted the ceremony, said protecting the rights and welfare of journalists is a core responsibility of journalistic bodies, and stressed unity among press organisations.
NPC President Abdul Razzaq Sial, Secretary Dr Furqan Rao, APNEC GB Chairperson Mahwish Mumtaz Baig, Media Workers Organization President Kaleem Shamim, Tariq Usmani, Dr Sadia Kamal, Farooq Mirza and others also spoke. Speakers called for job security, economic protection and effective liaison with government institutions for the welfare of media workers.
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