SLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Wednesday, extended congratulations to the newly elected office-bearers of the Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ).
The acting president congratulated Asif Bashir Chaudhry on his election to President, Tauseef Abbasi and Rashid Malik as Vice Presidents, Bashir Usmani as General Secretary, and Izhar Khan Niazi as Finance Secretary, President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release.
He also congratulated Raja Imran Janjua and Rana Farhan Aslam on their success as joint secretaries, along with all newly elected members of the executive council.
The acting president said RIUJ was playing an important role in safeguarding press freedom and protecting the rights of journalists.
He also expressed confidence that the newly elected body would play an effective role in the welfare of journalists and the promotion of responsible journalism.
He said that the unopposed election of RIUJ office-bearers reflected the unity and solidarity of the journalistic community.
Acting President Gilani emphasized that strong relationship between the parliament and the journalistic community were essential for the promotion of democratic values.