ISLAMABAD, JAN 2 /DNA/ – Former Information Secretary Ambreen Jan is poised to take charge as the new Chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The committee responsible for appointing the PEMRA chief convened on Friday and unanimously nominated her for the position.

According to sources, PTI Senator Ali Zafar did not attend the meeting. However, Senator Sarmad Ali and MNA Shahbaz Babar both endorsed Ambreen Jan’s nomination, paving the way for her appointment. The decision reflects a rare consensus across the committee, underscoring confidence in her professional credentials.

Ambreen Jan recently retired from her role as Secretary Information, where she earned a reputation for her professional attitude and commitment to institutional integrity. Her career in public service has been marked by a steady rise through the ranks, with colleagues often praising her balanced approach to media regulation and policy implementation.

If formally appointed, Ambreen Jan will be stepping into a critical role at a time when PEMRA faces mounting challenges. The authority is tasked with regulating Pakistan’s broadcast and electronic media landscape, which has become increasingly complex amid rapid technological changes and heightened political sensitivities. Issues such as content regulation, licensing, and maintaining a balance between freedom of expression and responsible broadcasting remain central to PEMRA’s mandate.

Observers note that her nomination comes at a pivotal moment. With political tensions running high and media outlets under scrutiny, the new chairman will need to navigate competing pressures while ensuring that PEMRA maintains credibility and impartiality. Ambreen Jan’s professional background and reputation for fairness may help her steer the organization through these challenges.

Her expected appointment also signals continuity in the government’s approach to media regulation, while potentially introducing reforms aimed at strengthening institutional capacity. For many in the media industry, her leadership could provide much-needed stability and clarity in regulatory affairs.

As the process moves forward, Ambreen Jan’s nomination is likely to be confirmed, making her one of the few women to lead a major regulatory authority in Pakistan. Her tenure will be closely watched, both by policymakers and the media fraternity, as she takes on the responsibility of shaping the country’s broadcast environment.