Sindh Minister Memon Supports Journalists with Financial Aid

On the occasion of Press Freedom Day, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon distributed cheques to journalist associations in a gesture of support for the media community. The minister presented cheques of Rs5 million each to the leaders of prominent journalist unions, including the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, Karachi Union of Journalists, and Sukkur Union of Journalists. The recipients of the cheques were Lala Asad Pathan of PFUJ, Aijaz Ahmed and Aajiz Jamali of KUJ, and Javed Jatoi of Sukkur Union of Journalists.

In addition to these distributions, the Sindh government also provided a substantial cheque of Rs20 million to the Sindh Parliamentary Reporters Association (SPRA), further demonstrating their commitment to supporting journalism in the region. The leaders of the journalist bodies expressed their gratitude to the senior minister for the financial assistance extended to their organizations.

During the event, a delegation of Malir journalists, led by the President of Malir Press Club Hanif Soomro, met with the senior minister. The presence of Deputy Mayor of Karachi Salman Murad added significance to the meeting. Sharjeel highlighted the government's dedication to improving the working conditions of journalists, emphasizing the financial support provided to SPRA and other journalist unions.

The Sindh government's Secretary of Information Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon, Director of Advertisement Muhammad Yousif Kabooro, senior journalist and PFUJ official Hassan Abbas, and other officials were also in attendance, underscoring the government's commitment to collaborating with journalists to address their concerns.

The distribution of financial aid to journalist associations by Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Press Freedom Day reflects the government's recognition of the vital role played by journalists in society. The support extended to these organizations underscores the government's commitment to upholding press freedom and ensuring the well-being of media professionals in the region.