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46th Independence Day Celebrations: PFJA President Iqbal Yousufi Honors Eminent Journalist and Scholar Maulana Ismail Zabeeh

The President of the Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA), Iqbal Yousufi, pinning an Independence Day badge on the venerable scholar and intellectual, Maulana Ismail Zabeeh.
Independence Day Celebrations: PFJA Pins Badge on Distinguished Journalist and Intellectual Ismail Zabeeh

LAHORE (PR) — The 46th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in a prestigious manner under the auspices of the Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA), an organization of independent journalists.

The Independence Day celebrations commenced under the leadership of the Association's President, Iqbal Yousufi, by pinning a special badge featuring a quote from Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on the renowned Pakistan Movement activist, celebrated researcher, intellectual, author, and veteran journalist, Maulana Muhammad Ismail Zabeeh.

On this occasion, Maulana Ismail Zabeeh shared brief reflections with the Association's delegation regarding his memories of working under the leadership and companionship of the founder of Pakistan, alongside discussing his authored books and lifelong literary and journalistic pursuits. Following this, the members of the Association also pinned Independence Day badges on several senior journalists associated with the national press.

 

LAHORE — AUGUST 1992: The President of the Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA), Iqbal Yousufi (far right), pins a celebratory Independence Day badge featuring a quote from the Founder of Pakistan onto the chest of the distinguished scholar, author, and veteran worker of the Pakistan Movement, Maulana Muhammad Ismail Zabeeh (center). Renowned journalist Muhammad Badr Munir (second from right) and other executive members of the association's delegation look on during the special presentation ceremony. (Photo Source: ismailzabeeh.com.pk)

LAHORE — AUGUST 1992: A group photograph of the Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA) executive delegation visiting veteran journalist and scholar Maulana Muhammad Ismail Zabeeh (second from right, wearing the ceremonial badge) on Pakistan's 45th Independence Day. Leading the delegation are PFJA Founder-President Iqbal Yousufi (far right) and his brother, the renowned journalist Muhammad Badr Munir (center, wearing dark sunglasses and a dark waistcoat). (Photo Source: ismailzabeeh.com.pk)