Governor Sindh Nehal Hashmi visits Karachi Press Club, attends journalists' body oath-taking ceremony

Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi visited the Karachi Press Club, where he was welcomed by Wasi Qureshi, chairman of the Pakistan Film and TV Journalists Welfare Association, and other office-bearers.

The governor attended the association's oath-taking ceremony and congratulated the newly elected office-bearers.

He said the media plays an important part in the progress of any society and in building its positive image, and that film and TV journalists have a particularly important role in protecting culture and traditions. They present changing trends, customs and cultural heritage to the world, he said, and the media's responsibility has grown in the digital age.

Hashmi praised the association for its valuable services to the promotion of art, literature and culture. He said protecting the rights and welfare of journalists is among the government's priorities.

This English version was written on 1 November 2026; it previously had no text. It follows our Urdu report and The Nation's account of the ceremony.