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Provide security to media persons: IFJ tells Pak govt
NEW DELHI: “The current heated political climate in Pakistan has created a hazardous environment for journalists who are often, unfortunately, the ones caught in the frontline,” the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has said.
Expressing concern over journalist safety in Pakistan after four journalists were injured in a suicide bomb attack aimed at Interior Minister Aftab Khan Sherpao in the north-western district of Charsadda on April 28, IFJ President Christopher Warren “this incident highlights the dangers that face journalists in Pakistan .”
“The IFJ once again calls on the government of Pakistan to take immediate, concrete steps to provide adequate protections for journalists.
The four journalists among the 28 persons injured are: TV cameraman Arif Yousafzai, ‘Subah’ newspaper reporter Siddiqullah, Ayaz Muhammad of the Associated Press of Pakistan, and Press Information Department photographer Arshad Ali.
“There are real concerns for the safety of journalists and other media workers in Pakistan,” said Warren. The IFJ represents more than 500,000 journalists in over 115 countries.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
