Lahore, Pakistan: In a significant move to enhance its global engagement and strategic media diplomacy, the Lahore Press Club (LPC) Pakistan’s largest and most influential press institution has appointed Abdul Rafay Afzal as Consultant for International Cooperation & Media Diplomacy.
The appointment, confirmed via official notification by LPC President Muhammad Arshad Ansari, acknowledges Afzal’s growing role in global media relations, youth diplomacy, and cross-institutional collaboration. The role is consultative in nature, supporting LPC’s efforts to expand partnerships across borders, engage foreign institutions, and advance Pakistan’s international media outreach.
“This appointment acknowledges your distinguished contributions in advancing international journalism, youth diplomacy, and cross-institutional cooperation, as well as your facilitation of multiple international academic and media linkages for the Club and its members,” the notification reads.
A Bridge Between Journalism, Diplomacy & Law
Abdul Rafay Afzal, a Lahore-based international lawyer, journalist, and global policy advisor, currently serves as:
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Editor-in-Chief of The Advocate Post, an international diplomacy and media platform read in over 45 countries
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President (Youth) of Civil Society Network Pakistan, a national civic initiative promoting youth-led governance reform
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Legal & Policy Consultant, specializing in international cooperation frameworks, institutional development, and municipal diplomacy
He has spearheaded various Type-II diplomacy proposals involving cross-border cooperation between Pakistan and Africa, Asia, Europe and beyond. Afzal’s role at LPC will include advising the club on foreign institutional linkages, engaging in global correspondence, and proposing collaborative mechanisms for journalist exchanges, training opportunities, and policy-based media diplomacy.
International Recognition & Future Goals
In recent years, Afzal has gained prominence for conducting exclusive interviews with international leaders including ministers from Gibraltar, Somaliland, and the Council of Europe and for promoting academic and municipal cooperation via The Advocate Post’s outreach.
“This is not only a personal honor but a meaningful responsibility,”
Afzal stated.
“The Lahore Press Club has historically played a pivotal role in safeguarding press freedom and shaping public discourse in Pakistan. I look forward to contributing toward its global visibility and helping build impactful partnerships across borders.”
An Open Call for Collaboration
Under this role, Afzal has invited think tanks, foreign missions, media houses, academic institutions, and civic platforms to connect and collaborate with LPC, The Advocate Post, and other aligned initiatives. His current work includes facilitating sister-city agreements, university linkages, regional and national dialogues, and capacity-building projects for young journalists.
📩 For inquiries or proposals related to international cooperation, media diplomacy, or civic partnerships, contact:
Abdul Rafay Afzal
Consultant – International Cooperation & Media Diplomacy
Lahore Press Club
Editor-in-Chief, The Advocate Post
President (Youth), Civil Society Network Pakistan
📨 contact@theadvocatepost.org
🌐 www.theadvocatepost.org
