ISLAMABAD: The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected office-bearers of the Parliamentary Reporters Association Pakistan (PRAP) was held o at the Parliament House on Tuesday.
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq administered the oath to the newly elected President M B Soomro, Secretary Naveed Akbar, and other office-bearers.
NA Speaker extended heartfelt congratulations to the new leadership and conveyed his best wishes for their future endeavours.
The ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir, Member of the National Assembly Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, and Member of the National Assembly Sharmila Faruqui, among other distinguished guests.
Addressing the gathering, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq highlighted his long-standing association with many journalists present at the ceremony and underscored the pivotal role that parliamentary reporters play in the democratic system. He noted that parliamentary reporters spend more time inside Parliament than most Members of Parliament themselves, which makes them a vital part of the Parliament.
“The Journalists play the role of a bridge between the masses and their chosen representatives,” Speaker NA remarked, stressing that a responsible and well-informed media strengthens democratic institutions and improves public understanding of parliamentary proceedings.
Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also acknowledged that certain concerns exist regarding artificial intelligence and its impact on the media landscape. He further emphasized the need to prepare for technological transitions while safeguarding the integrity of credible journalism.
Newly elected PRAP President M B Soomro thanked Speaker National Assembly for gracing the oath-taking ceremony and appreciated the continuous support extended by the National Assembly Secretariat to the Parliamentary Reporters Association Pakistan.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025