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Marwan Welfare Foundation Opens Rehab Hospital
JAVED UR REHMAN
CHAKDARA: A new step towards combating drug addiction was taken with the inauguration of Marwan Drug Hospital in Kulabad, Chakdara. The facility formally began operations following an enthusiastic ceremony attended by political, social, and administrative figures, along with a large number of local elders.
Prominent attendees included MD Ehtisham-ul-Haq, Assistant Commissioner Swat Syed Sardar Badshah, patron Liaqat-ul-Mulk, DSP Adinzai Muhammad Zaman, businessman Arshad Khan, Advocate Alamzeb Khan, Vice Chairman Maulana Kaleemullah, Naeemullah Khan (PPP), and Maulana Gul Naseeb Khan, among others.
Addressing the gathering, Vice Chairman Maulana Kaleemullah highlighted that Chairman Haji Abdul Wahab established the Al-Marwan Welfare Foundation out of compassion for humanity, particularly the underprivileged. He stated that the hospital aims to provide effective treatment to drug addicts and rehabilitate them into responsible and respectable members of society. He further shared that qualified doctors and trained staff will serve at the facility, with future plans including the establishment of an orphanage.
Patron Liaqat-ul-Mulk emphasized that the institution is dedicated to serving marginalized communities, noting that with millions affected by drug addiction in Pakistan, the hospital represents a beacon of hope.
Assistant Commissioner Swat Syed Sardar Badshah praised the initiative, calling it a true example of public welfare, and urged citizens to support such efforts. Other speakers, including Naeemullah Khan and Fazal Ahad of Qaumi Jirga Swat, appreciated the foundation’s services and stressed collective responsibility in tackling drug abuse.
Speakers expressed concern over the rising use of drugs, particularly “ice,” and called for better parental guidance, community awareness, and coordinated efforts to eliminate the menace. They emphasized the need for compassionate treatment of patients to preserve their dignity.
The ceremony concluded with appreciation for the humanitarian efforts of Al-Marwan Welfare Foundation and a renewed commitment to jointly fight against drug addiction in society.
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Kazim Khan Retains CPNE Presidency
TP REPORT
KARACHI: At the annual meeting of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), veteran journalist Kazim Khan was re-elected unopposed as President.
Ayaz Khan was elected Senior Vice President, Ghulam Nabi Chandio Secretary General, and Tanveer Shaukat Deputy Secretary General. Other office bearers include Arif Baloch (Finance Secretary), Munza Saham (Information Secretary), and regional vice presidents from Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Rawalpindi/Islamabad.
The Standing Committee and joint secretaries were also announced, representing all provinces and regions, reflecting broad-based representation of the organization.
The election process was supervised by Election Committee Chairman Ali Raza Lehri, who congratulated the newly elected leadership. The Arbitration Committee was chaired by Hassan Abbas.
The annual general meeting discussed key challenges facing the media industry, including the future of print media, the rapid rise of digital platforms, and ongoing financial constraints due to reduced government advertising.
Addressing the meeting on World Press Freedom Day context, President Kazim Khan emphasized resistance against fake news, unethical journalism, and politically influenced narratives, stating that journalism must uphold credibility and integrity.
Participants stressed that despite digital growth, print media remains a trusted source of verified information. Concerns were raised over declining advertisement revenues, especially affecting regional newspapers, and demanded fair distribution of government ads, financial support, and a clear media policy framework.
The house also recommended stronger digital transformation under CPNE, improved technological integration, and institutional reforms to strengthen journalism standards and combat misinformation.
A condolence reference was held in memory of former CPNE Secretary General Amir Mahmood, where his contributions to press freedom were widely acknowledged.
At the conclusion, President Kazim Khan and Secretary General Ghulam Nabi Chandio thanked all members and appreciated the efforts of the CPNE Secretariat staff.
