Modernising Journalists’ Trade Unions in Pakistan for the Digital Age A Mapping of Challenges, Needs, and Solutions c) Associate members: Persons who are proprietors, editor or managing editors of Pakistani language media groups, or persons of non-Pakistani nationality or persons working on the staff of periodicals other than weeklies. d) Life Members: Members who retire from work on account of age or remit or who have done outstanding service to the profession of journalism or the union may be elected to this category. The term“journalistic staff” encompasses a wide range of roles, including reporters, cameramen, photographers, and producers in both print and electronic media. However, individuals employed in government departments or armed forces do not qualify as working journalists. The PFUJ’s organizational structure is designed to promote democratic representation and advocacy for journalists across Pakistan. With a foundation of diverse journalist unions, a robust system of delegated representation, and an executive council to guide its activities, the PFUJ aims to uphold the rights and interests of its members in a complex and evolving media landscape. 6.1.2. Base Level Journalists’ Unions At the base level, numerous journalists’ unions operate across Pakistan. Each of these unions comprises individual members who contribute to the collective mission of advocating for journalists’ rights and interests. The diversity in size and membership of these unions is essential, as it fosters a rich array of perspectives within the federation. In general, affiliated unions are permitted to establish regional unions in district towns where there are at least eight full members. Each regional union or branch must elect a President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If the membership justifies it, they may also form a regional executive council. In major media centers such as Karachi and Lahore, separate regional unions are not required. Instead, the executive councils of the affiliated unions can serve as the governing body for these locations. 42