Will try improving Pemra's working environment: Absar Alam

The newly-appointed chairman will take charge on December 1

ISLAMABAD: The newly notified chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Absar Alam, with a vision to improve the working environment of the media watchdog, is all set to take charge on December 1.

The Establishment Division had issued on Wednesday the notification of his appointment.

“I’ll try my best to improve the working environment of Pemra,” said Absar Alam, while talking to The Express Tribune. “I will perform my duties as per law and Constitution.

Absar Alam appointed as Pemra chairman

“I’ll take all the concerned onboard while dealing with Pemra affairs,” he added.

Last week, President Mamnoon Hussain, approved the summary of Alam's appointment as chairman Pemra on the recommendation of the prime minister.

In-line with the Supreme Court’s order in August, the federal government started the recruitment process to appoint the head of the regulatory authority, and had constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid.

The committee conducted interviews of 32 candidates for the post on September 29 and 30, and had shortlisted a few names including Alam.