By Wadood Mehsud
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A Quran recitation was held at Mehsud Press Club to mark the 11th death anniversary of martyred journalist Zaman Mehsud and World Press Freedom Day, with journalists and civil society members paying tribute to his services.
Members of the journalistic community, social workers and people from different walks of life attended the ceremony and reaffirmed their commitment to continue the mission of fallen journalists.
Poet and writer Ameer Badshah Toofan and District Press Club Tank president Syed Shah Kundi were among those present. Speakers said Zaman Mehsud was not only a brave journalist but also a strong voice for human rights in tribal areas, adding that he stood for truth despite challenges.
Syed Shah Kundi said journalism was a difficult and risky profession where those speaking the truth often faced serious challenges. He said Zaman Mehsud remained fearless and principled, sacrificing his life without compromise.
Mehsud Press Club president Shehryar Mehsud said journalists in tribal districts worked under extremely difficult conditions, enduring hardships and even imprisonment, while many, including Zaman Mehsud, laid down their lives.
He added that the sacrifices of journalists such as Sailab Mehsud and Alamgir Bhittani continued to inspire the community to uphold truth and justice.
The ceremony concluded with prayers for the departed journalists and a renewed pledge to continue raising the voice of truth.
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