Ambreen Jan, former data secretary, was chosen on Friday as the brand new chairperson of the Pakistan Digital Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), which can make her the primary feminine head of the digital media regulator as soon as her appointment is confirmed.
The media regulator is at present headed by Mohammad Saleem Baig.
A gathering of a parliamentary committee, chaired by Shehbaz Babar, chosen Jan after it was convened to nominate the subsequent head of the influential media regulatory authority.
Following the committee’s unanimous approval, Jan’s title was forwarded to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for remaining affirmation.
A former Grade 22 officer, Jan has additionally beforehand served because the managing director of the state broadcaster PTV.
She was amongst 5 shortlisted candidates thought-about for the put up, together with Brigadier (retd.) Anwar Ahmed, Mateen Haider, Irfan Ashraf, and Dr. Hamid Khan.
