PFJA Stages Protest Rally Against Killing of Journalist Hayatullah Khan

Lahore – The Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA) staged a protest rally against the brutal killing of Hayatullah Khan, a journalist from North Waziristan Agency.

The protesters, led by PFJA President Iqbal Yousufi, appealed to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to take suo moto notice of the incident. Chanting slogans against the government, they demanded that the administration immediately arrest the kidnappers and killers of the tribal journalist.

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پی ایف جے اے کا صحافی حیات اللہ خان کے قتل کے خلاف احتجاجی ریلی

لاہور – پاکستان فری لانس جرنلسٹس ایسوسی ایشن (پی ایف جے اے) نے شمالی وزیرستان کے صحافی حیات اللہ خان کے بہیمانہ قتل کے خلاف احتجاجی ریلی نکالی۔

احتجاجی مظاہرین کی قیادت پی ایف جے اے کے صدر اقبال یوسفی نے کی۔ مظاہرین نے سپریم کورٹ کے چیف جسٹس سے واقعے کا ازخود نوٹس لینے کی اپیل کی۔ انہوں نے حکومت کے خلاف نعرے لگائے اور انتظامیہ سے مطالبہ کیا کہ قبائلی صحافی کے اغوا کاروں اور قاتلوں کو فوری طور پر گرفتار کیا جائے۔

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PFJA Welcomes Appointment of Kamran Lashari as Punjab Information Secretary

LAHORE: The Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA) on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of Kamran Lashari as Punjab Information Secretary.

In a press release, the association stated that Lashari has always shown keen interest in addressing the problems of journalists.

PFJA President Iqbal Yousufi praised him as an “active and effective officer” and expressed hope that his tenure would help strengthen ties between the government and the media community.

پی ایف جے اے کا کامران لاشاری کی بطور صوبائی سیکرٹری اطلاعات تقرری کا خیرمقدم

لاہور: پاکستان فری لانس جرنلسٹس ایسوسی ایشن نے بدھ کے روز کامران لاشاری کی بطور صوبائی سیکرٹری اطلاعات تقرری کا خیرمقدم کیا۔

ایک پریس بیان میں ایسوسی ایشن نے کہا کہ کامران لاشاری ہمیشہ صحافیوں کے مسائل میں دلچسپی لیتے رہے ہیں۔

پی ایف جے اے کے صدر اقبال یوسفی نے کہا کہ کامران لاشاری ایک متحرک اور مؤثر افسر ہیں اور امید ہے کہ ان کی تقرری سے حکومت اور صحافتی برادری کے تعلقات مزید مضبوط ہوں گے۔

PFJA Welcomes Launch of Waqt TV as a Positive Step for Pakistan’s Ideology

December 4, 2007 – Lahore

The Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA) has extended a warm commendation on the inauguration of Waqt TV, describing the new channel as a meaningful contribution to strengthening Pakistan’s ideological narrative within the electronic media sector. The association noted that the arrival of a serious, policy-oriented news channel had long been anticipated by viewers seeking depth, clarity, and national focus in broadcast journalism.

In a statement released on Monday, PFJA President Iqbal Yousufi congratulated Majid Nizami, Chairman of the Nawa-i-Waqt Group, for taking this significant step. He highlighted that the channel’s foundation reflects the same unwavering commitment to principles, national consciousness, and editorial integrity for which the Nawa-i-Waqt Group has long been recognized.

Yousufi emphasized that Waqt TV is positioned to meet the expectations of audiences from various walks of life, particularly those who look toward media outlets that uphold values aligned with Pakistan’s ideological framework. He expressed confidence that the new channel would quickly establish itself as a credible platform for serious journalism and informed public discourse.

PFJA President Iqbal Yousufi Visits Injured Journalist Waqar Usmani — Calls for Punjab Govt’s Support - September 13, 1993

 

Daily Jang Lahore — September 13, 1993
A delegation of the Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA), led by its president Iqbal Yousufi, visited senior journalist Waqar Usmani, who was seriously injured in a traffic accident. On this occasion, the association presented a bouquet to the journalist as a gesture of goodwill.

Lahore (Report) — A delegation of the Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA), led by its president Iqbal Yousufi, visited senior journalist Waqar Usmani at the emergency ward of Ganga Ram Hospital, where he has been under treatment after a serious road accident.

Waqar Usmani sustained severe injuries in the accident, resulting in a broken arm and leg.

Following the visit, the association expressed deep concern over the indifference of the Punjab Government, noting that it has been over a week since Waqar Usmani was admitted in critical condition, yet no responsible official, including from the Directorate of Public Relations, has visited him.

In a press release, PFJA stated that Waqar Usmani is a hardworking, honest, and dutiful journalist, and that his treatment costs around one thousand rupees per day, which is beyond the means of an ordinary person. Doctors have indicated that he will need to remain under treatment for at least six more months.

The PFJA urged the Punjab Government to immediately sanction special financial assistance and ensure free medical treatment at government expense for the injured journalist.