Anwar Zada Gulyar
Bajaur: A significant step has been taken for the welfare of journalists and lawyers in District Bajaur as the social welfare organization, Light Foundation, signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Bajaur Press Club and Bajaur Bar Association. In this regard, the Chairperson of Light Foundation, Riffat Akram, visited Bajaur along with her team and held meetings with representatives of both institutions.
During a ceremony held at the Bajaur Press Club, a formal agreement was signed between the Light Foundation and the Press Club. On this occasion, representatives of the Bajaur Press Club including Muhammad Saleem, Irfanullah Jan, Zahid Jan, Muhammad Abbas, Samiullah, and other journalists were present.
Speaking on the occasion, Light Foundation Chairperson Riffat Akram said that the foundation is a welfare organization working for the protection of the rights and the well-being of journalists, minorities, and other vulnerable segments of society. She stated that the main objective of the organization is to empower underprivileged communities and provide them with equal opportunities for development.
She further explained that the foundation is working on several welfare initiatives for journalists and their families. These include educational scholarships for the children of journalists, training in information technology, provision of wheelchairs for persons with disabilities, hearing and visual aids, and distribution of crutches. In addition, the foundation plans to provide modern sewing and embroidery machines to the widows of martyred journalists as part of its welfare program.
Riffat Akram also said that to enhance the professional skills of journalists, the foundation will organize briefing sessions, training workshops, and awareness programs so that media professionals can keep pace with modern journalistic requirements.
After a question-and-answer session, the Light Foundation and Bajaur Press Club formally signed the MoU, under which both parties will jointly work on welfare projects, training initiatives, and social development programs for journalists.
Members of the journalistic community welcomed the agreement and expressed hope that the collaboration would bring practical benefits to journalists in Bajaur and their families while promoting welfare activities in the district.
During the visit, the Light Foundation also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bajaur Bar Association. On this occasion, membership certificates of the foundation were also distributed among lawyers. This initiative is being seen as a positive development for the welfare of both journalists and lawyers in the district.
