Catholic Naqib
[2] According to Gulzar Chohan, a former editor of Catholic Naqib, the magazine was launched in 1916 as an "Urdu newsletter" written by a Belgian Capuchin priest.
At the same time, an English Weekly "Catholic News" was published from the Lahore Diocese under the patronage of Bishop Fabien Eestermans.
Saldanha (Archbishop Emeritus, as of 2021[update] living in Canada), continues to be involved with the Catholic Naqib.
Prior to their involvement, the publication was largely devoted to Christian religious activities; under their editorship, with the inclusion of the Family Digest, Catholic Naqib also covered social and political matters.
The Managing Board, headed by Raymond Razario, ex-director of Caritas Lahore, oversaw the financial aspects of the institute and its staff.
A marketing team was hired that worked on a commission and partial salary system with a travel allowance.
Archbishop Trindade disapproved of the publication's price increase, as he felt it was at odds with the Naqib's slogan/motto regarding evangelization.
Classical singers such as Ustad Hamid Ali Khan performed at the Naqib Forum Hall.
The "Naqib Forum" and "Marketing Team" will remain incomplete unless they include the names of donors whose generosity was provided in exchange for advertising and printing services or simply by seasonal greetings and messages.
Due to their generous contribution in financial assistance, the "Naqib Forum Program" and the series of interviews continued.
James CHANAN – Provincial Dominican Order, The Late Mr. Nathaniel Nawab – Principal of Christian Technical College Gujranwala, Ex.
Abid Habib – Provincial Capuchin Order and The Late Lt. Col (ret) L. C. Rath – Principal of Saint Anthony Boys School Lahore and later Director of Bathania Hospital Sialkot.
The Naqib was the inspiration of two Catholic laymen, Radja Sakra Mehdi of Dalwal, and Ghulam Qadir of Lahore.
Victor Daniel, Editor, board members and the office staff received certificates of appreciation from Archbishop Lawrence Saldanha.
