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 ,Proverty or Fear."

PFJA CONDOLE

LAHORE: Sarmad Bashir's son died of cardiac arrest on Monday night at Ittefaq Hospital. Bashir is a senior journalist working at The Nation. Sajawal Sarmad (14) was buried at the G-Block Model Town graveyard. A large number of journalists attended the funeral. Sajawal's qul will be held on Friday after the afternoon prayers at 143-2C/II, Township, Lahore. A dua will be said after Asar prayers. The Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA) condoled Bashir on the sad demise of his son. Iqbal Yousufi, the PFJA President, expressed deep sorrow to the grieved family.


Date: 04 Feb 2005 Friday
Source: Daily Times