Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists 75 A bright example of year struggle, PFUJ's Platinum Jubilee Historical Ceremony in Karachi

writing Javed Siddiqui
94 News. Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists 75 On the occasion of the 10th anniversary, the current leadership of PFUJ organized a prestigious ceremony of Platinum Jubilee at the same historic creator Dina Hall in Karachi. 2 August 1950 The foundation of this organization was presided over by Hussain Naqi, the famous senior journalist of Pakistan. The organization of this event was organized by Karachi Union of Journalists and Karachi Press Club under the supervision of PFJ President Afzal Butt, Secretary General Arshad Ansari. PFUJ leaders Minhaj Barna Nisar Usmani and Hafeez Raqib from all over the country participated in the fight for freedom of press. Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah was the special guest of the event. He along with Afzal Butt Arshad Ansari and Secretary of National Press Club Nayyar Ali K also presented Platinum Jubilee Shield to the journalists who performed best on behalf of PFUJ. Presenting the declaration, he said that today when we are gathered in Karachi's historical creator Dina Hall, we Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists. (PFUJ) For democracy, freedom of expression, and the rights of journalists and media workers 75 Celebrating a wonderful milestone of years of unwavering struggle. For seven decades, the PFUJ has stood as a symbol of resistance against dictatorships and oppressive regimes, and has refused to be silenced despite all pressures. The oppressive Press and Publications Ordinance of General Ayub Khan and General Yahya Khan. (PPO) From the brutal attacks on the media during the regime of General Zia-ul-Haq, the PFUJ stood up against repression at every step and constantly raised its voice for the constitutional right — freedom of press and expression. Our struggle was not limited to military dictators, but we also strongly opposed democratic governments that wanted to silence the media through tactics like censorship and 'press advice'. “Emergency ” Raised voice in favor of media and TV channels by becoming an iron wall against. Even today we 2025 The PECA Act and 2024 K is adamant against dark laws like the Punjab Defamation Act. We will not compromise on our core principles. We pledge that:- We will continue our decades-long struggle for freedom of the press, freedom of expression, democracy and the supremacy of the Constitution.- We will not sit down from China until all black laws designed to silence the media are withdrawn.

• We will strongly resist every tactic of dismissals, threats and violation of rights of journalists and media workers.
• We will take all possible steps to protect their professional freedom, security, and economic rights.
  When we 75 Celebrating this historic event of the year-long struggle, we once again express our determination that democracy and the supremacy of the Constitution are not possible without freedom of press and expression of opinion. We will continue to oppose any attempt by law or any other means to silence the media.
  We want to send a clear message to all governments, institutions, and individuals who want to take away media freedom:
  “You cannot silence us”
  PFUJ PFUJ will continue to fight for the rights of journalists and media workers, and will stand like a leaden wall to defend freedom of press and expression.
  We will not be silent. We will not be afraid. We will continue our struggle for a free and independent media, and a democratic and just society.
  Long live the freedom of the press! !PFUJ Paynda