ISLAMABAD: Press United to Serve Humanity (PUSH), a Pakistan-based, non-profit, non-governmental and non-sectarian consortium of journalists working for the freedom of press and protection of human rights in a statement here on Tuesday felicitated Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) for holding successful grand car rally on Press Freedom Day. PUSH lauding the efforts of PFUJ for the protection of journalists’ rights and press freedom, said the efforts of the media organizations will yield positive results for the freedom of press in coming days.

In line to mark the importance of the day, Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists carried out a rally and paid homage to the journalists who laid down their lives in the line of duty in various parts of the country. A recent report issued by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists revealed that the year 2009-2010 was the worst year in the history of Pakistani media, in which 21 journalists lost their lives while performing their professional duties. The rally led by President Federal Union of Journalists, Pervez Shaukat started from Islamabad and culminated in Lahore, passing through various cities along the GT Road.

About PUSH:
Press United to Serve Humanity (PUSH) is a Pakistan-based non-profit, non-governmental, and non-sectarian consortium of journalists from the print, electronic and online media; that support freedom of the press and desire to offer their time, talents, and skills in selfless and meaningful way to serve the mankind through creating mass awareness.

Supported by the PFUJ (Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists), PUSH is determined to work together with other like-minded civil society organizations, media groups, activists and concern citizens worldwide by publicizing their news stories to global attention and to mobilize action for the implementation of the UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

For more details, please visit: http://push.pk or send email to: info@push.pk