Senior Pakistani journalist and political commentator Azhar Javaid has been elected Chairman of the Pakistan Press Club UK (PPCUK) following the unification of Pakistan Press Club UK and Pakistan Press Club UK International, bringing together two major organisations representing Pakistani journalists across the United Kingdom.
\nPakistan\u2019s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Tipu Usman, welcomed a delegation of the newly unified organisation, led by its newly elected chairman, Azhar Javaid, at the Pakistan High Commission in London, said Press release received here.
\nRepresentatives of the Pakistani journalistic community from major UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford and Sheffield, attended the meeting.
\nDuring the gathering, High Commissioner Tipu Usman and PPCUK President Arshad Rachyal formally handed over the notification of Azhar Javaid\u2019s appointment as chairman.
\nAzhar Javaid is a London-based senior Pakistani journalist, political commentator and analyst with more than three decades of experience in journalism. He has worked with some of Pakistan\u2019s leading news organisations, including Geo News, ARY News, Dunya News and Samaa TV, Daily Minute Mirror and has held senior positions overseeing international news gathering and operations.
\nDuring the meeting, High Commissioner Tipu Usman emphasised the importance of strengthening engagement with the Pakistani diaspora across the United Kingdom, particularly younger generations.
\nHe also discussed various initiatives undertaken by the Pakistan High Commission to facilitate Pakistanis residing across the UK.
\nThe High Commissioner highlighted the importance of greater outreach to the Pakistani community and engagement with younger generations, recognising the role of community organizations in strengthening links between Pakistan and its diaspora.
\nThe unification of Pakistan Press Club UK and Pakistan Press Club UK International is expected to strengthen professional cooperation, provide a collective voice for Pakistani journalists, promote media networking and enhance engagement with the Pakistani diaspora.
\nThe development marks a new chapter for the organisation, bringing journalists from across the United Kingdom onto a common platform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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