Islamabad, March 24, 2023 (PPI-OTSpeaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf and Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani has warmly felicitated Syed Shamoon Hashmi Additional Secretary National Assembly of Pakistan for receiving the Presidential pride of Performance award on the occasion of Pakistan Day.
In their congratulatory messages, they said, ” it is moment of pride for whole staff of National Assembly of Pakistan that Syed Shamoon Hashmi Additional Secretary was awarded with Pride of performance.”
They also said that marvellous services of Syed Shamoon Hashmi have set highest standards to be followed by all staff of National Assembly. They also expressed that this award is an acknowledgement to of the services of Syed Shamoon Hashmi who has been a renowned national host and profiles writer.
It is pertinent to mention that Syed Shamoon Ashraf Hashmi claims an illustrious career, spanning over three decades of services on Pakistan Television, Radio Pakistan and the print and electronic media at large for the promotion of national language, culture, heritage, literature and people’s rights.
He has been an ardent advocate of Urdu, immaculate compère, seasoned bureaucrat, author, columnist and staunch supporter of democracy and women rights, Mr. Hashmi has various accolades to his name. By means of his articulate Urdu and eloquence of speech, he has kept the glorious tradition of PTV alive as the true campaigner of national language.
He was also deservingly awarded the coveted PTV Award in the category of Best Compere in 2004. His programme, currently on air on PTV, “Raat Gaye” is well-received among the Urdu lovers around the world.
Furthermore, Syed Shamoon Hashmi has stayed in the forefront, both at times of a national crisis or a national celebration. His commitment to the national service, flair for Urdu and dexterity with words was met with acknowledgment, when he was awarded “Tamgha-e-Eisar” by the President of Pakistan for leading the earthquake relief TV telethon “Dard Ashna” in 2006.
He also led the efforts for raising funds for the flood victims in 2001, 2010 and 2011and raised his voice when the nation faced unprecedented security crisis on the eastern borders. Besides, he has conceived, anchored, scripted and moderated multiple genres of television programmes, ranging from quiz shows, telethons, musical recitals, talk shows, gender-based programmes and documentaries.
His services to the promotion of Urdu have been noteworthy. He successfully organized the first International Urdu Conference in 2005. The Conference was a huge diplomatic success as it attracted delegates from 15 countries, including the then Crown Prince of Jordan and the Vice President of Mauritius.
While his written expression has established him as a distinguished author, he enjoys widespread readership from people of all ages. His articles and columns are widely published in literary journals and leading national newspapers. Being an ardent advocate of democracy and women’s rights, his first ever book records the evolution of Women’s Parliamentary Struggle in Pakistan which received immense appreciation and acclaim from national and international quarters. His second book of Urdu prose, titled “Guftugu” is under publication.
In recognition of his meritorious services on the electronic media and the Pakistan National Television, especially for promoting the national language, literature, culture and arts, Syed Shamoon Ashraf Hashmi was conferred with the Pride of Performance by President of Pakistan. Syed Shamoon Hashmi also served for the people affected by the floods in the country including 2001-2010.
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Secretary,
National Assembly of Pakistan
Automation Centre, National Assembly Secretariat,
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Email: assembly@na.gov.pk
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