Islamabad – A delegation of the Parliamentary Reporters Association of Pakistan (PRA) called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the Parliament House on Friday. The delegation was led by the newly elected President M.B. Soomro, along with Secretary Naveed Akbar, Ahmad Nawaz, and Javed Noor.
During the meeting, the newly elected PRA representatives apprised the Speaker of their recent election and requested him to administer the oath to the new office-bearers. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq graciously accepted the request and assured that he would administer the oath during the upcoming session of the National Assembly.
Congratulating the newly elected leadership, the Speaker appreciated the important role of parliamentary reporters in promoting transparency and accountability through objective coverage of parliamentary proceedings. He highlighted that independent, responsible journalism is vital for the strengthening of democratic institutions and for enhancing public trust and awareness.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq reiterated his commitment to supporting parliamentary journalists, ensuring they have access to the necessary facilities to perform their duties effectively. He further assured that the National Assembly Secretariat would extend full cooperation to the PRA to foster transparent, accurate, and efficient reporting of legislative affairs.
