VIENNA : In Austria Vienna, Pakistani senior journalist and columnist Muhammad Amir Siddique was honored with the Ambassador of World Peace Award for his outstanding journalistic services for highlighting the role of humanity, peace and order in the international community. Muhammad Amir Siddique is the first Pakistani journalist to be honored with this award. The above-mentioned award was presented to him by the President of the Universal Peace Federation, Peter Haider, in a ceremony organized by the Föderation für Weltfrieden – UPF Universal Peace Federation, Austria,Pre-Christmas celebration on Sunday, December 17, 2023, Seidengasse 28/4 im Hof rechts, 1070 in Vienna, the capital of Austria.
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace in which everyone can live in freedom, harmony, cooperation and prosperity. Peace is not simply the absence of war or a term that applies only to relations between nations. Peace is an essential quality that should characterize all relationships. Some details about who this honor is awarded to.
Ambassadors for Peace is the largest and most diverse network of peace leaders.
- Ambassadors of Peace from 160 countries come from all walks of life representing many races, religions, nationalities and cultures, and pledge to:
- Ambassadors of Peace that stand on a common ground of universal moral principles, promote understanding, overcome barriers, and build peace.
- Ambassadors of Peace create a global network that represents the diversity of the human family and all areas of endeavor.
- Ambassadors of Peace Promote cooperation beyond the boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity and nationality.
- Ambassadors of Peace Practice “living for others” as a guiding principle for building a global community.
On this occasion, Journalist Muhammad Amir Siddique said that journalists have played a major role in sustainable development including peace. Journalists of Pakistan have performed the duties of their profession despite the difficult conditions. Journalism has been playing its role for the reformation of society. He further said that I know that journalism is a responsible profession. A true journalist helps in developing the spirit of national unity and dignity by promoting high consciousness and values in society.
Journalism is a sacred profession and describing various issues and events in their proper context is the real duty of a true journalist. Overseas Pakistani journalists have always played a key role in establishing and maintaining Pakistan’s existence around the world. Journalists continue to play their role.
The main duty of a journalist is to create awareness in the society and increase social and social consciousness. In today’s era, the media is providing the foundation of society. Pakistan is a land of creative people. He further said. Every human being wants to be aware of his surroundings. He wants to know about the changes in the world and to assess his place, his importance, and his needs in the changing conditions and the changing world. And all this information and awareness he gets through the media.
We get information or news about any important event happening in the world through the media. Journalism fulfills our curiosity. Journalism is the language of society. The journalist brings the problems of the society to the fore through his pen, and emphasizes their solutions. A journalist represents the common people with his voice. He conveys the voice of the common people to the authorities concerned. He effectively conveys the expectations and aspirations of the public.
The journalist raises his voice against the vices of the society by risking his life. Journalism has been important in every era and its importance cannot be denied. I am dedicating this award to all those journalists who have fulfilled their responsibilities and made Pakistan famous in the world, especially those journalists who have achieved martyrdom while performing their duties.