15-01-2011  13:13:40
PM condoles Minhaj Barna death
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of veteran journalist and founder of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalist (PFUJ) Minhaj Barna. The Prime Minister in his message of condolence to the bereaved family paid rich tribute to late Minhaj Barna on his services for freedom of press and the welfare of the journalist community.Minhaj Barna was a great crusader for freedom of press and waged relentless struggle for the restoration of democracy, the Prime Minister said and added that his services would be long remembered by the journalist community.The Prime Minister prayed to Allah Almighty to shower his countless blessings upon the departed soul and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with patience and fortitude.