APNS urges implementation of advertising rate increase; calls for early clearance of pending advertising dues

DNA

KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society welcomes the appointment of Ms. Raisa Adil as Principal Information Officer of Press Information Department.

Senator Sarmad Ali, President and Mr. Muhammad Athar Kazi, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have hoped that during her tenure as Principal Information Officer Ms. Raisa Adil would protect and safeguard the freedom of press and address the problems of print media. They are confident that during her tenure, the print media will continue to enjoy good relations with the PID and the government.

The APNS officer bearers acknowledged the services of the outgoing PIO Mr. Mobishir Hassan and appreciated him for the support and cooperation extended to print media during his tenure.

The APNS officer bearers hoped that issues pertaining to the print media which are still pending would be addressed. These include the implementation of already approved increase in government advertising rates, increase in the quantum of government advertising and payments of long outstanding dues so that the print media could face the liquidity crunch.