The Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ) organized a seminar at the Quetta Press Club to commemorate Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Sahafat Balochistan. The seminar aimed to pay tribute to journalists who sacrificed their lives while performing their professional duties.

The seminar was addressed by BUJ President Manzoor Ahmed Rind, PFUJ Senior Vice President Noorullah Bugti, Quetta Press Club President Irfan Saeed, BUJ General Secretary Shah Hussain Tareen, social worker Fozia Shaheen, senior journalist and analyst Imtiaz Gul, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Balochistan Chapter Chairperson Muhammad Kashif Panizai, Quetta Bar Association General Secretary Mir Fahd Mengal, and Shuaib Raisani, brother of martyred journalist Waheed Raisani.

The speakers paid rich tributes to the martyrs for their sacrifices and said that the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for peace, democracy, freedom of expression, and public rights in society will always be remembered. They said that the patience and courage demonstrated by the families of the martyrs is commendable.

The speakers said that individuals from various sections of society, including journalists, have laid down their lives while performing their duties, and their sacrifices have further strengthened the struggle for peace, justice, and freedom of expression in society. They said that over 40 journalists have embraced martyrdom while performing their duties in Balochistan.

The speakers said that the journalism profession in Balochistan continues to face challenges, restrictions, and obstacles. They also said that the government is relying on black laws like PECA to control electronic media and journalists and suppress freedom of expression. They said that journalism has become a most difficult profession in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan, and the risks faced by journalists have increased.