Absar’s appointment as Pemra chairman notified

ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday notified the appointment of Absar Alam as Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) under Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage.Following is the text of the notification:With the approval of competent authority Absar Alam is appointed as Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) under Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage in terms of Section 7 (1) of Pemra (Amendment) Act 2007 with immediate effect and until further orders.The terms and conditions of his appointment shall be settled separately in terms of Section 9 of Pemra (Amendment) Act 2007.