DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Adviser for Information at the Area Development Secretariat Mehmood Jan Babar on Thursday chaired a briefing on the affairs and performance of the Information and Public Relations Department in the designated districts.
The meeting was informed about the department’s human resources, offices, available facilities, media coverage, public awareness initiatives and arrangements for disseminating official information. Participants were also briefed on the administrative structure and overall performance of the department in the districts.
Secretary Administration Adnan Bettani, Additional Secretary Information and Public Relations Hazrat Ali, Director Public Relations Khan Sarwar, Deputy Director IT Zar Ali Khan and other relevant officials attended the meeting, said a handout.
The participants discussed administrative challenges, staffing needs and measures to improve the performance of various sections of the department.
Speaking on the occasion, Mehmood Jan Babar said the Information and Public Relations Department served as an important link between the government and the public, making it essential to develop an effective information system in line with modern requirements.
He stressed the need to strengthen the department’s capacity in the designated districts, assess human resource and logistical requirements, and ensure effective coverage of government initiatives, development projects and public welfare measures.
He directed the relevant officials to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the requirements, available resources and challenges facing all departmental sections to ensure more organised and proactive information activities in the designated districts and across the province.
