ISLAMABAD: Former Information Secretary Ambreen Jan is poised to take charge as the new Chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The committee responsible for appointing the PEMRA chief convened on Friday and unanimously nominated her for the position. According to sources, PTI Senator Ali Zafar did not attend the meeting. However, Senator Sarmad Ali and MNA Shahbaz Babar both endorsed Ambreen Jan’s nomination, paving the way for her appointment. The decision reflects a rare consensus across the committee, underscoring confidence in her professional credentials. Ambreen Jan recently retired from her role as Secretary Information, where she earned a reputation for her professional attitude and commitment to institutional integrity. Her career in public service has been marked by a steady rise through the ranks, with colleagues often praising her balanced approach to media regulation and policy implementation. If formally appointed, Ambreen Jan will be stepping into a critical role at a time when PEMRA faces mounting challenges. The authority is tasked with regulating Pakistan’s broadcast and electronic media landscape, which has become increasingly complex amid rapid technological changes and heightened political sensitivities. Issues such as content regulation, licensing, and maintaining a balance between freedom of expression and responsible broadcasting remain central to PEMRA’s mandate. DNA
