Karachi Press Club (KPC) Information

The Karachi Press Club (KPC), is an association of primarily news journalists, cameramen photographers, but also includes academics, business people and members of the public service, and is located at Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. KPC is Pakistan’s first press club, established in December 1958 by a group of enthusiastic journalists in a Victorian style bungalow at Sarwar Shaheed Road (previously called “Ingle Road”). I.H. Burney was the first President of the KPC and today more than 2,100 working journalists, associated with electronic and print media, are members of this prestige club. KPC always plays a vital role in the democratic struggle in general and the struggle for press freedom in particular. KCP- a non-profitable organization, always keen to provide maximum facilities to its members and their families. It has a restaurant with quality food and cheapest rates food for its members. ATM, Clinic, Utility store, Library, computer room and women common room are also a part of the club. The KPC is housed in a double-story over 140 years old building and is a majestic heritage monument. The ground floor comprises the main hall where press conferences and functions with large audiences are held. The upper floor houses a well-stocked library, a committee room, and a TV lounge. Meet the Press is a prominent event of KPC, in which renowned/ head of institutions/ political leaders are invited to brief the media about their activities. Only working journalists are eligible for council membership of KPC, but it also offers associate membership to the renowned personalities and public relation officers etc.