Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil announced the upcoming launch of an improved and more comprehensive Prime Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme for journalists and media workers. He made the statement while serving as the chief guest at the oath-taking ceremony for the newly elected office bearers of the All Pakistan Newspapers and Electronic Media Employees Confederation (APNEC) Gilgit-Baltistan Chapter, which took place at the National Press Club Islamabad.
Secretariat doors remain open for journalist community
The event gathered a large number of journalists and media workers at the National Press Club Islamabad to witness the oath-taking of regional APNEC officials. During his address, Secretary Information Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil assured attendees that his doors remain open for the journalist community. He emphasized that recognizing the services of media industry workers and taking effective steps to resolve their problems is essential for the sector.
Did You Know? The announcement of the Prime Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme for journalists was made directly at the National Press Club Islamabad during the APNEC Gilgit-Baltistan Chapter oath-taking ceremony.
Speakers stress serious steps toward worker welfare
Speakers at the gathering emphasized the fundamental role media workers play in highlighting public issues and serving as a bridge between the government and the people. Chairman Senate Defence Committee Senator Talha Mahmood stated that journalists are crucial for promoting truth and strengthening democratic values, while stressing the need for serious steps toward worker welfare. Principal Information Officer Raeesa Adil noted that continuous liaison between press organizations and relevant institutions is necessary to resolve ongoing professional challenges.
APNEC chairman hosts ceremony at national press club
APNEC Chairman Muhammad Siddiq Anzar hosted the ceremony and stressed that protecting the rights and welfare of journalists remains a core responsibility of journalistic bodies. APNEC GB Chairperson Mahwish Mumtaz Baig thanked participants and highlighted that the regional chapter actively works for the rights and welfare of local media personnel. Other speakers at the event—including NPC President Abdul Razzaq Sial, Secretary Dr. Furqan Rao, Media Workers Organization President Kaleem Shamim, Tariq Usmani, Dr. Sadia Kamal, and Farooq Mirza—called for job security, economic protection, and stronger institutional ties.
Federal secretary announces health insurance scheme in Islamabad
Who announced the health insurance scheme?
Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil announced the Prime Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme during the event in Islamabad.
Where did the oath-taking ceremony take place?
The ceremony for the newly elected office bearers of the APNEC Gilgit-Baltistan Chapter was held at the National Press Club Islamabad.
What key demands did speakers raise at the event?
Speakers called for job security, economic protection, better working environments, and effective liaison with government institutions to resolve the problems of media workers.
How might the upcoming health insurance scheme directly impact the daily working conditions of local journalists and media personnel in the region?
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