March 18, 2014
KABUL: On National Journalist's Day, the Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) honored Sediqullah Tauhidi with the AFJC's Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his distinguished career committed to excellence and integrity in journalism.
The award was presented on March 18 in Kabul. The AFJC initiated the declaration of March 18 as national Journalist's Day, which was celebrated in Kabul and other cities in Afghanistan to acknowledge the important role journalists play in strengthening a developing democracy. During the event, Ahmad Quraishi, Director of the Afghanistan Journalists Center, emphasized the significant role journalists have in war-torn Afghanistan, particularly in the post-Taliban era.
Quraishi voiced concerns about the possible increase in violence against journalists following the withdrawal of international troops, as well as the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for April 5th.
Officials from the Ministry of Information and Culture, media support groups, and journalists attended the event. Speakers discussed the achievements of the media in Afghanistan, as well as the challenges they face.
Sediqullah Tauhidi was presented with The Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award during the event in recognition of his 25 years of distinguished contributions in journalism and outstanding performance and dedication to his profession.
The annual Afghanistan Journalists Center Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who have made outstanding lifelong contributions to journalism in Afghanistan. Eligible candidates include those who have worked in any type of media (print, broadcast, digital) and in any journalism category (news, business, politics, cartoon, arts, etc.). Recipients are chosen based on their commitment to the highest journalistic standards and ideals throughout their careers. Their work and contributions to the field and society should serve as a model that inspires excellence in others.