KARACHI, May 23: The Karachi Press Club on Wednesday hosted a reception to welcome a seven-member media delegation from Bangladesh. The delegation, which is visiting Pakistan from May 22 to 29 on the invitation of the external publicity wing of the ministry of information, government of Pakistan, was welcomed by KPC President Sabihuddin Ghausi. He underlined the need for close cooperation between the two countries, particularly at the intellectual and media level.

The team later informally exchanged views with local journalists including veteran journalist Abdul Hameed Chhapra, PFUJ Secretary General Mazhar Abbas, senior journalist Anil Datta and others.

They discussed matters of mutual interest, particularly the working of journalists’ union, working conditions, the wage award, freedom of the press and working of newspaper organisations.

They agreed on the need for easy visa regimentation between the two countries and the free flow of information, which they said would help build harmonious, brotherly relations between them.

The delegation comprises Ms Doulot Akter of The Financial Express, Ms Alpha Arzu of The New Age, Golam Mustofa Sarowar of The Ittefaq, Ataul Gani Osmani of The Independent, Salim Zahid of The Jugantor, Ms Dilshad Karim of The Daily Star and Shariq Rahman of The Probe.

KPC Secretary Imtiaz Khan Faran presented the vote of thanks.