Turkish envoy inaugurates state-of-the-art conference hall at NPC

ISLAMABAD: Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Irfan Naziroglu said the bonds between the people of Pakistan and Turkey are strong and enduring, with both nations supporting each other through joys and challenges.

He expressed these views while inaugurating the newly refurbished main conference hall at the National Press Club (NPC) in Islamabad, as a chief guest.

The renovation of the NPC’s conference hall was carried out by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).

The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by renowned Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali. The event was moderated by NPC Secretary Nayyar Ali.

Commending the collaboration between NPC and TIKA, the Turkish ambassador congratulated the press club’s administration for organising the successful ceremony.

He said that TIKA was dedicated to serving its Pakistani brothers and described the refurbished conference hall as a world-class facility.

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He lauded both the NPC and the TIKA for their efforts and praised the press club for its commendable services to its members.

TIKA’s Head of Department Dursun Ali Yasagan highlighted the exceptional friendship between Pakistan and Turkey.

He reiterated TIKA’s commitment to continuing its collaboration with the NPC.

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) President Afzal Butt thanked TIKA for its support and described the renovation as a proud achievement for NPC’s current body, particularly Senior-Vice President Ehtisham-ul-Haq.

He also acknowledged the contributions of past NPC presidents, including Tariq Chaudhry, Shakeel Anjum, and Anwar Raza, in the club’s development.

NPC President Azhar Jatoi expressed gratitude to TIKA for its assistance and emphasized the administration’s dedication to providing its members with state-of-the-art facilities.

He called the renovated hall a living example of this commitment.

NPC Secretary Nayyar Ali termed the day historic for journalists in the twin cities, noting that TIKA’s support had made the construction of a world-class conference hall possible.

Senior journalist and poet Sajjad Lakha recited a poem honouring the bravery of the Turkish people.

NCP Senior Vice President Ehtisham-ul-Haq extended heartfelt thanks to Turkey’s ambassador, the Turkish government and TIKA’s head Mohsin Balcı, for their invaluable contributions.

He also highlighted TIKA’s extensive efforts in Pakistan, including projects at Islamia University Peshawar, GC University Lahore, Rawalpindi Women University, and Pakistan’s first public sector pet clinic in Rawalpindi.

Over the past three years, TIKA has successfully completed more than 70 projects in Pakistan.

NCP officials presented commemorative shields to the distinguished guests.

The ceremony concluded with tree plantation in the NPC lawn by the guests.