On April 02, during a meeting with a delegation from the Bahawalpur Press Club, Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Azma Zahid Bokhari reinforced the Punjab government’s dedication to the welfare of journalists throughout the province. The minister stressed that the government ensures equal treatment for media representatives from all cities.
The delegation, led by President Chaudhry Muhammad Saleem, briefed Punjab Minister Bokhari on the various challenges of the journalistic community.
Bokhari expressed that her office is persistently accessible to journalists. “The doors of my office are always open for all journalists. It is our resolve that journalists in South Punjab should receive the same facilities and support as their counterparts in Central Punjab, and the government is actively working toward this goal,” she remarked.
She also lauded the Bahawalpur Press Club for its adherence to democratic practices, notably its tradition of holding annual elections, which she described as commendable.
The press club’s delegation, which included President Chaudhry Muhammad Saleem, General Secretary Jalaluddin Bhatti, Senior Vice President Murtaza Nazir, and journalists Nadeem Abbas and Imran Rizvi, discussed specific issues faced by their community. Punjab Secretary Information, Tahir Raza Hamdani, also participated in the meeting.
In recognition of the delegation’s visit, Minister Bokhari was presented with a traditional shawl, symbolizing appreciation from the journalistic community.
