The seven members delegation of the Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS), under its president, Muhammad Asif Khan, met with the Administrator Karachi, Laeeq Ahmed at his office.
The SJAS delegation was consist of Secretary-General, Asghar Azeem, Senior Vice President, Zubair Nazeer Khan, Vice President, Mehmood Riaz, Secretary Information, Maqsood Ahmed, Executive Committee members Faizan Lakhani and Shahid Ansari.
In the meeting, sports activities in Karachi by KMC, the stability of various sports complexes, and departmental teams rehabilitation were discussed. Asghar Azeem, the Secretary-General of SJAS, at the moment, briefed Administrator Karachi about the performance of SJAS. He said that with limited resources the way KMC has expressed interest in sports & its development is commendable and a learning curve for other departments.
President Asif Khan, meanwhile, said that under the leadership of Laeeq Ahmed the way KMC has restoration of sports is commendable. The President assured his full support to the Administer. During the interaction, Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed applauded SJAS for its service. He said that they would carry out their support to SJAS in various endeavors. The administrator was keen to revive Kashmir & Landhi Sports Complexes, the hubs of Sports, once again.
He announced about the Sports Festival and Exhibition in Karachi between March 19-23 in which Cricket, Hockey, and other sports will be played, while the Gul-e-Dawoodi exhibition at the Bagh-e-Ibn Qasim will transmit the peaceful image of the city
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Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS) organized a seminar on the eve of International Women’s Day at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi. Vice-Chancellor of SSUET, Dr. Wali Parween, Registrar Comodor Sarfraz Ali, International boxer and coach Razia Bano, national badminton champion Palwasha Bashir. Martial Art expert Maham Zaidi, Sports organizer Essa Lab, Farah Zaidi, anchorperson Sawera Pasha, Sr sports reporter Nadra Mushtaq and reporter Ishrat Khan addressed the seminar at the occasion and share their experiences with the participants.
The speakers said that crying over their helplessness and compulsion will not do anything, despite working tirelessly with men in all walks of life, women have not been given the rights they deserve. They said “No field of politics, education, sports or medicine is complete without women. However, the fact that women are deprived of their basic rights is nothing short of a tragedy. To build a civilized society, we must begin the lesson of respecting women from our homes,”
Sr. Vice President of SJAS, Zubair Nazeer Khan thanked the speakers and all the participants for attending the most prestigious event.
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Sports Journalists Association Sindh organized a Seminar on the new Provincial Sports Policy at the Scout Headquarters, Karachi. Presidents and secretaries of various provincial sporting associations presented their recommendations for the upcoming sports policy of Sindh. Secretary Sports and Youth affairs Sindh, Syed Imtiaz Ali Shah presented his detailed viewpoint regarding Sindh’s upcoming sports policy. He stated that the welfare of athletes, cash rewards for sportspersons who win accolades at the international level, discouragement of parallel-associations, improvement of infrastructure, and betterment of sports at the grass-root level will be part of the new provincial sports policy. a comprehensive sports policy is the need of the hour and the lack of comprehensive strategy is causing hindrance in the progress of sports and athletes. He said the fundamental responsibility of the sports department is to cater to athletes and promote sports. Imtiaz Ali Shah vowed to introduce a mechanism to reward outstanding athletes. The provincial secretary of sports and youth affairs was of the opinion that hostels should be constructed along with sporting facilities and furthermore, the Sindh government will collaborate with the education department to promote sports at the level of school and college. He said that women would be provided with a fair share in sports and associations. Provision of pension, awards for coaches, and organizers were also recommended by attendees, on which the provincial secretary said that the proposal of sports welfare fund would be incorporated in the new policy. He assured the associations’ representatives that rational suggestions would be included in the upcoming provincial sports policy.
President, SJAS, Muhammad Asif Khan, in his concluding remarks, thanked the secretary of sports and youth affairs and representatives of associations for their cooperation. The ceremony was hosted by Secretary-General, SJAS, Muhammad Asghar Azeem.
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The annual General Council of the Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS) for year 2019-20 was held at the Karachi Hockey Academy, under the President, Muhammad Asif Khan.
SJAS’ patrons Dr. Farhan Essa, Khwaja Ahmed Mustaqeem along with office bearers, executive committee members, and a large number of members attended the General Council meeting.
The SJAS Secretary General, Muhammad Asghar Azeem presented the comprehensive annual performance report, which was highly appreciated by the members. The secretary informed the colleagues that despite the challenges, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, SJAS fulfilled 90% of its annual calendar. The General Council approved the annual budget 2019-20, presented by Treasurer, Irshad Ali.
The Joint Secretary, Shahid Usman Saati presented the resolution to reduce the election tenure from four to two years, which was unanimously endorsed by the members in attendance.
Another important matter was of those who left SJAS for a new organization. The General Council canceled the basic membership of those individuals however approved their conditional return to SJAS by rendering a formal apology to the General Council.
During the important meeting, the chief executive of Virtual Axes, Khwaja Ahmed Mustaqeem was introduced as the third patron of SJAS along with Dr. Farhan Essa and Dr. Junaid Ali Shah which was warmly received by attendees.
Khwaja Ahmed Mustaqeem, on the occasion, recalled his six years old association with SJAS. He appreciated SJAS’ activities for the welfare and betterment of the journalist community and added that no other journalists’ body, in the entire country, performs with this zeal.
Patron SJAS, Dr. Farhan Essa appreciated the decision to curtail the election tenure to two years and said that this move is unprecedented because mostly officials look to extend their reign but SJAS set a bright example to provide more members a chance to come forward and perform for the betterment of the organization.
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Sports Journalists Association Sindh delegation meets newly elected officials of Karachi Press Club. SJAS delegation presented a bouquet to newly elected President Fazil Jamilee and Secretary Rizwan Bhatti. SJAS delegation consists of President Mohammad Asif Khan, Secretary Asghar Azeem, Vice President Mehmood Riaz. Joint Secretary Shahid Satii, Finance Secretary Irshad Ali, Information Secretary Maqsood Ahmed, member executive committee Shahid Ansari, Syed Javed Iqbal, member Nadeem Shahzad, Zeeshan Hussain & Kashif Farooqui.
The 4th annual “Sports Journalist & Rashid Siddiqui Talent Award” ceremony was held at the Scout headquarters auditorium. The event began with a Seminar on “COVID-19’s impact on Sports.
Seven prominent athletes, presented with “Rashid Siddiqui Talent award” for prominent performances at the junior level, were Amir Ali (U19 Cricketer), Maaz Khan (Wushu), Marium Rafiq (Judo), Amna Ghayas (Captain, U12 Football), Shahzeb Khan (captain Karachi Hockey team), Azam Khan (cricketer) and Akif Ali (Taekwando).
First Hub Jeep rally woman driver Tushna Patel, Pakistan’s number one Badminton player Mahoor Shehzad, international photographer Nasir Abdullah, senior sports journalist (PTV) Saifur Rehman and cricket encyclopedia Sohail Khan were accoladed with SJAS especial awards.
SJAS Gold medal 2020 was won by Karate Queen, Kulsoom Hazara while Dr MA Shah Gold medal was awarded to senior Sports Journalist, Waheed Khan. Senior athletics coach, Mohammad Talib was highlighted with the lifetime achievement award while Haider Hussain bagged the best sports organizer recognition for his outstanding services in the field of Hockey.
The best anchor (National) Abdul Ghaffar, best anchor (regional) Mujahid Solangi, Best anchor (emerging) Mohsin Mehdi, Best sports editor (English) Rishad Mehmood, best sports editor (Urdu) Mansoor Ali Baig, best senior reporter (electronic media) Faizan Lakhani, best senior reporter (Urdu , print) Tariq Aslam, best reporter (English, print) Umaid Waseem, best emerging reporter Muhammad Osama, best script writer Irshad Ali, best digital media producer award was presented to Shahzeb Ali Bhutto while Muhammad Asif Khan secured the award for outstanding performance.
Addressing the occasion, adviser to chief minister Sindh on Law, Costal Highway development, Environment and the provincial spokesperson, Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that talent’s appreciation is it’s actual success. He lauded the efforts of the Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS) for the betterment and acknowledgement of sports journalists.
SJAS’ patron Dr Junaid Ali Ali, president Muhammad Asif Khan and Secretary General Muhammad Asghar Azeem presented honorary SJAS membership to Barrister Murtaza Wahab.
Former captain Moin Khan said that abiding by the Covid safety protocols was an example for everyone at the ceremony. He noted that the pandemic impacted sporting activities a great deal however the situation is gradually returning towards normalcy now.
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