Formed in 1979, Pakistan's First Internationally recognized Journalists organization Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA) and former member of International Federation of Journalists "There can be no press freedom if journalists exist in the conditions of Corruption, Poverty, or Fear".

PFJA body considers names for IDDL

The Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA) committee considered
the names of personalities for the ninth edition of International Directory
for Distinguished Leadership (IDDL). In a meeting held headed by PFJA
President Iqbal Yousafi on the request of a U.S leading international
publishing organization, American Biographical Institute Inc, the committee
considered the names of which included,
Justice Sajjad Ali Shah.
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan.
Dr. Khalid Ranjha.
Dr. Safdar Mehmood.
Dr. Asad Muhammad Khan.
Dr. Zahida Durrani.
Maulana Dr. Abdul Qadir Azad.
Jamilud Din Ali.
Alexander John Malik.