KARACHI: The Democrats Panel has achieved a significant victory in the Karachi Press Club's annual elections for 2026, a development praised by Rafiq Suleman, the Convener of the FPCCI Standing Committee on Rice and former Chairman of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP). Suleman congratulated the newly elected office-bearers, underscoring the panel's continued success as a testament to its effective performance and the confidence of its members.

Suleman extended his congratulations to the newly elected President Fazil Jameeli and Secretary Aslam Khan, as well as the members of the Governing Body, which includes Abdul Jabbar Nasir, Akhtar Hussain Soomro, Shaima Siddiqui, Faryal Arif, Javed Saba, Fareed Alam, and Javed Mehr. He expressed optimism that the leadership at the Karachi Press Club will persist in highlighting the concerns faced by rice exporters to relevant government entities.

In his remarks, Suleman noted the historic significance of the Karachi Press Club, emphasizing the crucial role it has played in advocating for journalists' rights. He expressed hope that the current leadership will continue to support journalism and democratic values.

The election, according to Suleman, was marked by the upholding of democratic traditions, setting a notable precedent for future electoral processes within the club.