Overview
- Pakistan Observer reported that Ambreen Jan has been named as the new chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority.
- A parliamentary committee reviewed five candidates and shortlisted Ambreen Jan and Brigadier (retd) Anwar Mateen Haider.
- Dunya News cited sources saying the committee has forwarded Ambreen Jan’s name to the prime minister for consideration.
- If confirmed, Ambreen Jan would be the first woman to head PEMRA, while the alternate finalist would have been the first former brigadier in the role.
- The committee session was chaired by MNA Shehbaz Babar, with opposition members absent due to a PTI boycott after an earlier postponement.