by: Noor-ul-Hassan Gujjar Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, Chaudhry Abdul Waheed, Senior Vice President of PML-N Jeddah, hosted a grand dinner to honor the journalistic community and prominent Pakistani community leaders in Jeddah.
The event took place at the renowned Chef Ji Restaurant and brought together notable political, social, and media personalities. The gathering aimed to recognize the essential role of journalists in society and promote unity among media groups in Jeddah.
Journalists: The Eyes of Society:
The evening began with a recitation of the Holy Quran by Umar Masood Puri, while Hasan Butt acted as the master of ceremonies.
Welcoming the guests, Chaudhry Abdul Waheed paid tribute to journalists. He emphasized their role as a bridge between the public and society, stating:
“Journalists are the eyes of society. Their services are invaluable and commendable.”
A Unified Platform for Journalistic Integrity:
The event saw participation from various political and community figures, including:
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Chaudhry Akram Gujjar (Chairman, PML-N Saudi Arabia)
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Chaudhry Azhar Abbas Warraich (Former Punjab CM Advisor)
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Chaudhry Tasawwar Hussain (President, PPP Saudi Arabia)
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Raja Muhammad Riaz
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Mian Rizwan-ul-Haq
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Umar Masood Puri
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Imtiaz Ahmed Qureshi
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Irfan Gondal
These leaders praised the noble profession of journalism and its impact on guiding society. They also highlighted the importance of unity, noting the significant step of bringing together two prominent journalistic groups in Jeddah on a single platform. This collaboration sends a strong message of solidarity to the community.
Commitment to Professional Journalism:
Leaders from both the Pakistan Journalists Forum and Pak Media Journalists Forum International spoke about the challenges facing journalism today. Key speakers included:
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Ameer Muhammad Khan
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Chaudhry Maroof Hussain
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Khalid Cheema
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Chaudhry Noor-ul-Hassan Gujjar
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Fahad Rafiq Khokhar
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Hasan Butt
They urged media professionals to respect each other, maintain journalistic integrity, and promote unity. The speakers also announced a collective boycott of non-professional and politically motivated individuals posing as journalists. They stressed that only those affiliated with national newspapers or TV channels will be recognized as part of their groups.
Special Celebration for Chaudhry Noor-ul-Hassan Gujjar:
At the conclusion of the event, a special birthday cake was cut to honor Chaudhry Noor-ul-Hassan Gujjar, Chairman of Pak Media Journalists Forum International. Guests congratulated him warmly, adding a festive touch to the evening.
Distinguished Community Attendance:
The event was attended by several respected community members, including:
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Chaudhry Farooq Anjum
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Chaudhry Nawaz Gujjar
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Arif Tanoli
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Fida Hussain Khokhar
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Malik Umar Farooq
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Malik Asif Babar Butt
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Muhammad Iqbal
Members of the journalistic fraternity also graced the occasion, including Asad Akram, Jameel Rathore, Amanullah Khan, Adeel Ahmed, and others.
This gathering highlighted the importance of press freedom, unity, and professionalism, setting a positive example for the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia.
