PESHAWAR : The Video Journalists Forum organized a special Umrah draw ceremony at the Peshawar Press Club, in which Qais Khalil was selected as the fortunate candidate to perform Umrah. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the journalistic community and office-bearers of the forum.
President of the Peshawar Press Club, M. Riaz, and President of the Khyber Union of Journalists, Kashifuddin Syed, were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the ceremony, President of the Video Journalists Forum, Bilal Ahmed, congratulated Qais Khalil on his selection and said that the day was historic for the forum, as a promise made during the election campaign had finally been fulfilled.
He said that by fulfilling its electoral commitment, the forum had demonstrated its seriousness towards the welfare and well-being of its members.
On the occasion, M. Riaz and Kashifuddin Syed appreciated the initiative taken by the Video Journalists Forum and assured it of their continued support and cooperation at every stage.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, participants extended their best wishes to Qais Khalil and expressed hope that such positive initiatives for the welfare of journalists would continue in the future.
