Forum of Information Group Secretaries condole passing away of Mufti Jamiluddin

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): The Forum of Information Group Secretaries on Monday expressed profound grief over the passing of Mufti Jamiluddin Ahmad, a distinguished former officer of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
In a condolence message issued on the passing away of Mufti Jamiluddin, the Forum paid tribute to his contributions towards public service, diplomacy, journalism, and academia that left a lasting impact on Pakistan’s media landscape, said a press release.
The Forum extended heartfelt condolences to his family and prayed that Almighty Allah grants him eternal peace and the highest place in Jannah, and give strength and patience to his loved ones in this difficult time.
A member of the first batch of directly recruited officers in the Information Service,Mufti Jamiluddin served the country with integrity and dedication.
During his career, he held several important positions, including Press Secretary to the late Prime Minister Muhammad Khan Junejo, Press Counselor at Pakistan’s Embassy in Germany, Press Minister at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, Director General of the External Publicity Wing, and Director General of the Associated Press of Pakistan.
After retirement, he continued to contribute through academia as Professor and Head of the Department of Mass Communication at National University of Modern Languages in Islamabad, where he mentored and guided future media professionals.
He also remained active in journalism, writing for leading English-language newspapers such as Dawn and The News International.
The Forum said remembered for his wisdom, humility, and mentorship, Mufti Jamiluddin Ahmad inspired generations of colleagues and students alike.
“His passing is a great loss to the Information Service and the media community,” it said.