ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) on Friday welcomed the appointment of Raisa Adil as the new Principal Information Officer (PIO) of the Press Information Department (PID). In a joint statement, APNS President Senator Sarmad Ali and Secretary General Muhammad Athar Kazi expressed optimism that during her tenure, the newly appointed PIO would play a pivotal role in safeguarding the freedom of the press and addressing the …
APNS welcomes appointment of Raisa Adil as PIO; hopes for resolution of print media issues
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) on Friday welcomed the appointment of Raisa Adil as the new Principal Information Officer (PIO) of the Press Information Department (PID).
In a joint statement, APNS President Senator Sarmad Ali and Secretary General Muhammad Athar Kazi expressed optimism that during her tenure, the newly appointed PIO would play a pivotal role in safeguarding the freedom of the press and addressing the challenges faced by the print media industry.
They expressed confidence that the ideal working relationship and mutual cooperation between the government, PID, and the print media would continue to flourish under her leadership.
Meanwhile, the APNS office-bearers also acknowledged and appreciated the services of the outgoing PIO, Mubashir Hassan, thanking him for the extensive support and cooperation extended to the newspaper industry throughout his tenure.
The society further hoped that pending issues concerning the print media would be resolved on priority.
They specifically urged the implementation of already approved increases in government advertisement rates, an enhancement in the quantum of government advertisements, and the timely clearance of long-outstanding dues to help the print media overcome its current liquidity crunch.
