Barrister Dr. Saif Administers Oath to Newly Elected Cabinet of District Swabi Press Club
Peshawar: Barrister Dr Muhammad Ali Saif, Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information, administered the oath to the newly elected cabinet of the Swabi Press Club (SPC) on Friday. The ceremony was attended by Additional Secretary Muhammad Hayat Shah and Director General Salim Khan, as well as the newly elected cabinet member of the Swabi Press Club.
The newly SPC cabinet members for the current year include Jalil Ahmad Khan as President, Shaukat Ali Anjum, Senior Vice President, Muhammad Ayub as Vice President, Muqaddam Khan as General Secretary, Muhammad Adil as Deputy General Secretary, Arif Shah as Joint Secretary, and Muhammad Iqbal as Finance Secretary.
In his address, Barrister Dr Saif underscored the provincial government’s unwavering commitment to address the challenges faced by journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He assured the attendees that the government is dedicated to providing the necessary resources and facilities to enable journalists to perform their duties with dignity and professionalism. He reiterated that the government is fully cognizant of the issues confronting journalists and press clubs across the province and is taking pragmatic steps to resolve these concerns, thereby strengthening both the journalistic community and democratic institutions.
Barrister Dr Saif also reminded journalists of their pivotal role in society, urging them to highlight public issues responsibly while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. He emphasized the importance of fact-based reporting in fostering social cohesion and countering misinformation and divisive narratives. He called on journalists to align their work with the public’s expectations and to serve as a bridge between the government and the people.
Furthermore, Barrister Dr Saif assured the SPC cabinet that the government would take necessary steps to establish a media colony and allocate a dedicated office space for the Swabi Press Club. Earlier in the ceremony, the SPC President and General Secretary apprised Barrister Dr Saif of the challenges they face, particularly in securing a permanent press club building and obtaining government grants.
In recognition of his support and commitment to the journalistic community, the SPC President and General Secretary presented Barrister Dr Saif with an honorary shield during the ceremony.