Modernising Journalists’ Trade Unions in Pakistan for the Digital Age A Mapping of Challenges, Needs, and Solutions a term of two years, which constitutes one full term for FEC members. This system provides a structured timeline for leadership changes and encourages regular participation from the membership. 6.1.6. Restrictions on Office Bearers To ensure a dynamic leadership structure within the factions of Pakistan Federation of Journalist Unions(PFUJ), specific restrictions are placed on office bearers. In general, no member may hold the same office consecutively for more than two terms, preventing the consolidation of power and promoting the inclusion of diverse voices. Additionally, a member cannot hold two offices simultaneously within the PFUJ or its affiliated unions, thereby ensuring that responsibilities are clearly defined and that leadership remains accountable. 17 6.1.7. Financial Management The Secretary General, General Secretaries, an Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer must sign all receipts for contributions or subscriptions. For special fund collections, other responsible members may be authorized by the Executive Council. All collected amounts must be submitted to the Treasurer or directly credited to the union’s account at an authorized bank, with receipts provided promptly. 6.1.8. Membership Fees 18 Full Members and Associate Members: In one faction, an annual contribution of Rs. 480 is required, payable in advance in four equal installments, or Rs. 40 per month. Members who fail to pay their dues will lose their voting rights at elections or meetings until their dues are cleared. 17. See Article 6, Rule 2 of the Constitution of PFUJ – Rana Azeem Group. No such provision is given in the Constitution of PFUJ – Afzal Butt Group. 18. See Article 17 of the Constitution of PFUJ – Rana Azeem Group. However, Article XiX of the Constitution of Afzal Butt Group states:“Full members and Associate Members shall pay an annual contribution of Rs.240 payable in advance in four equal installments or Rs 20 per month. A defaulting member shall cease to be a voter at any election or meeting of the union pending the clearance of his dues. Junior member shall pay half the contribution of Full Members. Life Members and members above the age of 60 shall be exempted from the payment of contributions. Unemployed members may be exempted for the period during which they are unemployed. Every member at the time of admission shall pay rupees 100 as admission fee, but in the case of junior members admission fee shall be rupees 50. 45