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ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP):Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Monday extended warm congratulations to the newly elected office-bearers of the Lahore Press Club and conveyed his best wishes for their success.
In a message, the Speaker congratulated President Arshad Ansari, Senior Vice President Salman Qureshi, Secretary Afzal Talib, and other newly elected members of the Press Club’s leadership.
He expressed confidence that the new leadership would play an effective role in addressing the issues faced by journalists and in strengthening the professional capacity of the journalistic community.
Ayaz Sadiq said the LPC as a strong and influential voice of the journalistic fraternity, emphasizing its historic role in promoting responsible journalism and safeguarding democratic values.
He said that the protection of journalists’ rights and freedom of the press is indispensable for the continuity and strength of democracy.
The Speaker said that a strong and independent media is a guarantee for the stability of the democratic system.
He stressed that positive and constructive relations between Parliament and the media are essential for the strengthening of democratic institutions.
Ayaz Sadiq expressed the hope that the newly elected leadership of the LPC would work with dedication to uphold press freedom, promote ethical journalism, and effectively represent the concerns of journalists across the country.