Freelance Journalists named as members Anti-corruption body

The Advisor to the Chief Minister for Anti-Corruption has nominated several freelance journalists as members of the Anti-Corruption Committee.

Those nominated include Naeem Qureshi, Khalid Pervaiz Malik (Sheikhupura), Mazhar Ali Adeeb (Lahore), Kamal Rizvi (Rawalpindi/Islamabad), Afsar Khan (Multan), and Kaukab Khan Zaar (Lahore).

The Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA) hailed the decision and expressed hope that the nominated journalists would work tirelessly to combat corruption.

PFJA Condemns Killing of Journalists in Wana, Criticizes Govt’s Response

The Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA) has expressed deep grief and concern over the killing of two journalists by snipers in Wana.

PFJA President Iqbal Yousufi strongly condemned the government for its lopsided and inadequate response to the tragedy.

In a meeting, the association observed that the meagre amount of compensation announced for the families of the slain journalists reflected the low priority the government attaches to the lives of an important section of society.