- Home
- Pakistan
- Governor KP terms establishment of 'Corona Fund' for affected journalists as need of hour
Governor KP Terms Establishment Of 'Corona Fund' For Affected Journalists As Need Of Hour
Muhammad Irfan Published June 01, 2020 | 01:30 AM
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Jun, 2020 ) :Peshawar Press Club (PPC) President Syed Bukhar Shah and Khyber Union of Journalists (KhUJ) President Fida Khattak Sunday called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman and discussed the establishment of 'Corona Fund' for affected journalists.
The governor termed the establishment of Corona Fund for the affected journalists as need of the hour and assured his full cooperation for the initiative.
He said the provincial government and resourceful people particularly members of the provincial assembly should actively contribute in the fund.
The governor said journalists were the eyes and ears of the society and they acknowledged the professional services rendered by the journalists' community during the current critical juncture of corona pandemic.
He said journalists' community was creating awareness in the people regarding coronavirus without taking care of their own lives.
Both, the PPC president Syed Bukhar Shah and KhUJ President Fida Khattak thanked the governor for extending support in the establishment of the fund.
They told the governor that initially an amount of Rs1 million had been allocated for the affected media workers and assured that they would perform their duties with honesty in that regard.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
50MP is Better than 200MP?
Mohammad Amir’s participation in T20I series against Ireland, England hangs in ..
Police arrest some lawyers after clash outside LHC
US wants basic human rights for Imran Khan, all other prisoners
Hajj season begins: Karachi Airport Set for Inaugural Flight
IHC orders Jail officials to shift Bushra Bibi to Adiala Jail from Bani Gala
Projects of worth $25b being implemented in Pakistan under CPEC framework: Ahsan
Saudi investors evince special interest in diverse fields
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 8 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 08 May 2024
Delegation of international investors meets Finance Minister
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Women's University Swabi Celebrates Labor Day with Special Tribute to Staff
11 minutes ago -
Collaborations, all-inclusive policy interventions pertinent to reliable energy access in Pakistan: ..
11 minutes ago -
Manshera Police launches crackdown on drug dealers
22 minutes ago -
District admin Matiari decides robust crackdown against power theft
22 minutes ago -
Wheat procurement drive launched in KP
31 minutes ago -
Federal Ombudsman team inspects services at Bacha Khan airport
31 minutes ago
-
Governor visits mausoleum of Bhutto family during Sind visit
31 minutes ago -
Six cattle markets for sacrificial animals on the cards
31 minutes ago -
FUUAST students visit PTV Karachi Centre
32 minutes ago -
Simplification of tax collection, better liaison between businessmen-tax officials stressed
41 minutes ago -
Robber arrested
41 minutes ago -
Over 14,000 Livestock Department employees’ profiles digitized
41 minutes ago