Islamabad, July 1, 2026: Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has extended his warm congratulations to the newly elected office-bearers of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA).

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq congratulated Abu Bakar Bin Talat on his election as President, Zulfiqar Baig as Senior Vice President, Zahid Awan and Asghar Ali Mubarak as Vice Presidents, Ambarin Ali as General Secretary, Zeeshan Qayyum as Senior Joint Secretary, Owais Latif and Aqeel Anjum as Joint Secretaries, and Nasir Abbas Naqvi as Finance Secretary, along with all members of the Governing Body, and expressed confidence that they would discharge their responsibilities with professionalism, integrity, and dedication.

In his message, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq expressed his best wishes for the newly elected leadership and expressed confidence that they would discharge their responsibilities with professionalism, integrity, and dedication. He noted that sports journalists play a vital role in promoting healthy sporting activity and in highlighting issues related to sports development in the country.

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq appreciated the contribution of sports journalists in encouraging positive narratives around sports and fostering engagement among youth through responsible reporting. He emphasized that constructive journalism remains an important pillar in strengthening societal awareness and national cohesion.

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq further expressed hope that the newly elected body of RISJA would continue to uphold the highest standards of journalistic ethics and work collectively for the betterment and welfare of the journalist community.

NA Speaker reaffirmed that institutions like RISJA serve as an important bridge between the sports fraternity and the media, and their role remains significant in promoting a vibrant sports culture in Pakistan.