On March 16, the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, confirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare and development of the journalists. Tarar met with a delegation from the National Press Club led by senior journalist Haji Nawaz Raza, including others such as the newly elected President Abdul Razzaq Sial and Secretary Dr. Furqan Rao.

During the discussions, several critical issues were addressed including the housing quota for journalists, health insurance coverage, and the allocation of a grant under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the National Press Club. Tarar extended congratulations to the successful candidates of the recent elections and expressed his best wishes for the executive body.

The minister stressed the importance of the National Press Club, acknowledging its role as a “powerful voice for media professionals” and its contributions to upholding professional standards and resolving member grievances. He assured that every possible measure would be taken to confront the challenges facing the media industry. Instructions were issued to expedite the PSDP grant for the construction of the National Press Club building.

Also in attendance were Prime Minister’s Media Coordinator Badar Shahbaz Warraich, Federal Secretary Information Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil, and Principal Information Officer Mobashir Hasan.

The delegation took the opportunity to invite Minister Tarar to the upcoming oath-taking ceremony for the new officials of the National Press Club, scheduled to occur after Eid-ul-Fitr. The minister accepted the invitation and reiterated the Ministry of Information’s proactive role in supporting the press.