February 2021

President Dr. leading the Solidarity Walk, at Muzafarabad on 5th February, 2021.

Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting witnessing photographic & parting exhibition arranged by DEMP in collaboration with the nifth to commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day in Islamaabd on 5th February, 2021. Prime Minister receives Guard of Honor upon at Colombo on 23rd February, 2021.

Febr5uary Kashmir Solidarity Day Editor-in-Chief Senior Editor Editor Ms. Imrana Wazir Mr. Aamir Raza Ms. Mahar-un-Nisa

Sub Editor Graphic Designer Muhammad Saleem Mr. Adeel Abbas Raja Mr. Syed Sajid Ali Rizvi INTERNAL FEBRUARY MOIB PUBLICITY WING EDITION 2021 6(MOIB) Government of

Federal Information Minister inaugurating the newly renovated conference room of MoIB.

Inauguration of M/o IB'S Committee Room Federal Minister, Mr. Shibli Faraz inaugurated the recently renovated committee room of ministry. Minister appreciated the Secretary MOIB and her team.

Meeting with PBA Members Federal Minister, Syed Shibli Faraz and Secretary Ms. Shahera Shahid along with senior officers of MOIB held a meeting with office bearers of the Pakistan Broadcasters Association through video conference to.

Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting in a meeting with office bearers of PBA through video conference in on 25th February, 2021.

Meeting with Cable Operators Association Secretary MOIB along with Chairman PEMRA and other senior officers of MOIB held a meeting with the of cable operators of Pakistan and discussed digital cable policy.

Federal Minister visits Pakistan Bureau of Statistics On his visit to Statistics House, Federal Minister, Mr. Shibli Faraz was presented with a memento by the member of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

Senatore Shibli Faraz being presented a souvenir on his visit of Pakistan Bureau of statistics.

2 PRESS INFORMATION FEBRUARY MOIB DEPARTMENT (PID) EDITION 2021 6(MOIB) Government of Pakistan

Press Information Department, being the most significant organ of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is addressing various subjects including publicity, advertisement, media interaction financial assistance to deserving Journalists and Press Clubs and accreditation of media persons. In the month of February, 2021 PID arranged 22 press conferences of Federal office bearers and other dignitaries in the media centre of the PID as well as managed 04 press briefings outside PID. Moreover, PID arranged multiple interactions of the Federal Ministers during the Supreme Court hearing of Senate election and outside Election Commission of Pakistan. Home Publicity Section of this Department processed Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting briefing the media persons about the decision taken in the interview requests of various TV channels and other Federal Cabinet Meeting in Islamabad on 17th February, 2021. organizations with Prime Minister and President.

On Kashmir Solidarity Day 5th February, 2021 PID planned and conducted several activities to highlight sufferings of the in IIOJK. Activities included arranging media coverage of special programs, seminars, walks, publishing of articles and giving feedback of the in cameras meeting of Kashmir Parliamentary Committee. Moreover, advertisement section released print and electronic advertisement of worth Rs.78,564,858/-. This Department sent nomination (s) for civil awards in the field of journalism that will be conferred by the President of Pakistan on 23rd March, 2021 and also coordinated with Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony regarding Kartarpur Corridor Governing Council's meeting to discuss future roadmap. Last but not least, PID also processed multiple requests of financial assistance for journalists and it is also working on devising other policies for the betterment of journalists and media personnel in coordination with parent Ministry.

Winners of the “5th National Pur-Azm-Pakistan Awards-2021”, with the Secretary Information Mrs Shahera Shahid at the ceremony organised by Pakistan Peace Collective Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting distributing gifts (strategic communication project of the Minister) at the Information Service Academy, th among thalassemic patients at Sundas Foundation Lahore on 6th February, 2021. Islamabad on 17 February, 2021.

3 DIRECTORATE OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA FEBRUARY MOIB EDITION & PUBLICATIONS (DEMP) 2021 6(MOIB) Government of Pakistan

Media Monitoring DEMP monitors the Electronic Media news channels and prepares reports on Talks Shows Analysis, News Tickers/ Collages, Headlines Analysis, Critical video clips and live Coverage Reports etc. In addition to the daily, weekly and monthly, another report of critical issues in daily talk shows is also prepared.

Ad-Tracking 28 14 Total Number of Spots Monitored 1280 580 28 Number of Verified Spots 1265 2200 16

500 18 Missing Spots Identified 15 330 12 Total 13 Awareness Campaigns on Gas Conservation by 52 32 SNGPL and Naya Pakistan Housing and Development were tracked and verified during the month of February 2021. 28 14

In order to show solidarity with the Kashmiris on Kashmir Solidarity Day, DEMP Islamabad organized a phtotgraphic exhibition at Lok Virsa, Islamabad on 5th February, 2021. The Federal Information Minister Senator Shibli Faraz inaugurated the exhibition. Rare photographs depicting torture and atrocities on Kashmiris by the occupied Indian forces were displayed in the exhibition. On the occasion a short documentary was also shown. DEMP also released a song on the Kashmir Solidarity Day.

DEMP organized Exhibition on Kashmir Day at Lok Virsa

Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting inaugurating photographic and painting exhibition organized by DEMP to commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day with DG DEMP Imrana Wazir and Kashif Zaman at Lok Virsa, Islamabad on 5th February, 2021.

4 EXTERNAL PUBLICITY FEBRUARY MOIB WING (EP WING) EDITION 2021 6(MOIB) Government of Pakistan

Prime Minister, witnessing the Buddhist Heritage Photographic Exhibition organized at Colombo by Press Wing, Pakistan Mission, Sri Lanka. About 50 photographs of archaeological remains of Taxila and Takht Bahi were displayed on the occasion.

Prime Minister, Imran Khan witnessing the Buddhist Heritage Photographic Exhibition organized at Colombo by Press Wing.

E.P. Wing arranged interaction of SAPM MOIB, Raoof Hasan with journalists from Mr. Namal Rajapaksa, Sri Lankan Minister for Youth Affairs witnessing Buddhist European and American media in Islamabad on 25th February, 2021. photographic Exhibition.

Pakistani school children donate books for Japanese kids School children from Islamabad ran a book donation drive to help complete Tono Children's Book Forest Project. Tono is a city in Iwate prefecture (Japan) where a cultural facility for the Japanese children is being set up. Press Section, Tokyo extended support to the organizers to arrange books from Pakistan. The books have been sent to the Mayor of Tono City. Books denoted by Pakistani students for Japanese Tono children Books Forest project handed over to Japanese authorities by Press Wing Tokyo.

5 CYBER WING FEBRUARY EDITION MOIB (MOIB) Government of Pakistan 6 2021

All events were closely monitored and all the relevant material News, Infographics, messages was uploaded on website (www.moib.gov.pk), twitter account (MoIB_Official), facebook (MoIB.Official) and instagram (Moib.official). The Twitter Account of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has crossed 600K current followers of official twitter hand is 626.1K.

6 INFORMATION SERVICE FEBRUARY MOIB ACADEMY (ISA) EDITION 2021 (MOIB) Government of Pakistan 6

Information Service Academy has conducted three week capacity building course for the Ex- Cadre Officers/ Officials of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as an initiative of the present government to reform the professional training with an objective to enhance its relevance for the Ex-cadres Officers/ Officials and for capacity building. The participants were given hands on IT training and lectures on social media, working of the ministry, media laws, noting /drafting practices, rules of business, secretariat instructions etc. They also officially visited PEMRA, PID, DEMP, APP and SRBC.

A group photograph with Chairman PEMRA, Director General (ISA) and Ex-Cadre trainee.

The Academy organized certificate awarding ceremony of ex-cadre training batch on Friday 19th February 2021 on conclusion of the training. Director General EP Wing Mr. Saeed Javed and Chief Executive Officer (Pakistan Peace Collective) Mr. Shabbir Anwar distributed certificates to the said training participants. Director General Mr.Tariq Mehmood Khan spoke on the occasion. A group photograph with guests, DG ISA, faculty members and Ex- Cadre participants.

7 PAKISTAN BROADCASTING FEBRUARY MOIB CORPORATION (PBC) EDITION 2021 (MOIB) Government of Pakistan 6

Talking in Radio Pakistan Program Rabita, SAPM on Social Protection Dr. Sania Nishtar said; a survey is in progress across the country to determine the beneficiaries of various Ehsaas programs. She further elaborated that the survey has been completed in forty one districts while it is underway in seventy five districts. She also took live calls in the programme and solved the problems of the participants related to Ehsaas survey program.

Secretary Information and Broadcasting Shahera Shahid said the government will continue to support the artists and promote art and culture in the country. SAPM Dr. Sania Nishtar talking in Radio Pakistan programme She was speaking during a musical programme titled "Aahang-e- Rabita. Sufiana” at the National Broadcasting House, Islamabad. Ms. Shahera Shahid said it is our duty to give due

Pictorial Album of musical programme “Aahang-e-Sufiana” at the National Broadcasting House, Islamabad. recognition and appreciation to artists of the country so that they could fully demonstrate their capabilities. Earlier in her opening remarks DG Radio Pakistan Ambreen Jan said music has a strong impact on behavior of people belonging to all walks of life. She said Radio Pakistan has always encouraged voices and talent from all segments of the society.

Radio Pakistan has chalked out a day long special transmission to celebrate World Radio Day on 13th February, 2021. Talk shows, discussios, features, special reports and impressions of people from different walks of life were part of the transmission. Radio Pakistan FM 101 network and Dhanak Channel also broadcasted special programs to highlight theme of the day : “Modern world-Modern Radio” Meanwhile, talking to PTV on the occasion DG Radio Pakistan Ambreen Jan has said Radio is an important source of mass communication in the present era, which remains vital during war, peace, catastrophies and pandemic. DG Radio Ambreen Jan in an inteview with PTV on World Radio Day.

8 PAKISTAN ELECTRONIC MEDIA REGULATORY FEBRUARY MOIB AUTHORITY (PEMRA) EDITION 2021 6(MOIB) Government of Pakistan

Proposed Cable TV Digitalization Policy-2021. Consultation meeting on National Digital Cable Policy 2021, with the representatives of Cable TV licensees of the country was held on 17th February, 2021 at PEMRA headquarters, Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Honorable Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Ms. Shahera Shahid along with Chairman PEMRA Mr. Muhammad Saleem Baig.

Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Ms. Shahera Shahid in group photo with the representatives of Cable TV operator at PEMRA on 17th February, 2021. Digital Media Wing The Digital Media Wing (DMW) is working as a strategic unit of Government of Pakistan, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to effectively Trainee Officers of the Information Service Academy visited PEMRA Head office on 18th February, 2021. counter the fake/libellous news and highlight the development agenda of the Government. It PM's Coverage disseminates results-oriented digital media content, 2 0 2 0 w a s a n e x t r e m e l y videos, animations, info-graphics, information and challenging year for the entire authentic updates from Government of Pakistan, world, forever altering the Federal Ministries and Prime Minister's office social course of history. Pakistan, media assets. however, under PM Imran Interactive Sessions Khan's leadership, remained as The interactive session resilient as ever. organized by the DMW is an initiative of the Government of Pakistan Digital Media Wing to aware the masses about extensively covers all the State's functioning and Ministries' performance. events involving Prime Minister of Pakistan. Kashmir Coverage The innocent people of Ka s h m i r a re l o o k i n g Digital Media Wing towards Pakistan for support, DMW has taken g i v e s c o v e r a g e t o up the task to highlight the important initiatives by atrocities going on in Federal Ministers' & all Kashmir following the major achievements of Government of Pakistan's Ministries. stance on Kashmir.

9 ASSOCIATED PRESS OF FEBRUARY MOIB PAKISTAN (APPC) EDITION 2021 6(MOIB) Government of Pakistan

During the month of February, Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) released over 45,000 news items. and English Service released around 13,500 and 13,000 news items respectively during the month followed by over 3000 news from Sindhi, 1700 from and 1500 from Balochi and Brahvi services. The agency issued around 1900 photographs and feature desk contributed around a dozen features. Main event of the month was Kashmir Solidarity Day (Feb 05) where different services released over 2000 news, articles, packages, tweets and facebook posts. The organization also ensured coverage of the President, the Prime Minister, Information Minister and other ministries and divisions, Parliament session, Supreme Court proceedings, Services

Chiefs, ISPR and by-elections. Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan hands over cash to Ehsaas beneficiaries under Ehsaas During February, Digital Media Directorate Kafalat Scheme at Kalar Syedan on 10th February, 2021. contributed over 6,346 items including 2319 tweets, 695 Facebook post, 109 Instagram post, 203 Live broadcast on Twitter and displaying around 1610 stories on English web and 1410 stories on Urdu web. Newly set up digital media section goes operational with minimum required equipment and staff facilities and is on way to progress with further reinforcement. Regional News Service created content on important events besides routine coverage and received wide coverage especially in Pashto and Sindhi. The organization has started monthly evaluation of its Peshawar: President Dr. Arif Alvi travelling and interacting with commuters on Bus Rapid Transit on 10th February, 2021. staffer to lay down a proper mechanism of reward and punishment in line with the government directives. Series of meetings were held on restructuring of the organization on modern professional lines and on the basis of performance of different bureaus and stations.

Federal Ministr for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz with Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, Shehryar Afridi and All Parties Hurriyat Conference leadership addressing a joint press conference regarding Kashmir Solidarity Day on 4th February, 2021.

10 SHALIMAR RECORDING & BROADCASTING FEBRUARY MOIB COMPANY EDITION 2021 6(MOIB) Government of Pakistan

During the month of February 2021 Shalimar Recording & Broadcasting Co. Ltd/ Atv has carried out its programming activities boosting up company's productivity in terms of revenue. SRBC/Atv being a National Broadcaster is playing a supportive role of the Federal Government of Pakistan for projecting and creating general awareness in connection with implementing the Principles Policy. SRBC/ATV planned the special programs and transmission titled “Youm-eYakhjehti-e-Kashmir” to observe the Kashmir Solidarity Day in befitting manner on 5th February 2021. The Kashmir Solidarity Day has been observed in Pakistan since 1990 as a day of protest contrary to Indian control of part of Kashmir.

Prime Minister, Imran Khan's speech at the United Nations General Assembly was aired on 5th February, 2021. · Live coverage to the messages of President, Prime Minster and Information Minister of Pakistan on Kashmir Solidarity Day was given and news documentaries/news reports related to the event were covered in ATV's News Bulletins on 5th February, 2021. · A Special Morning Show of 03 hours duration focusing on different aspects of Kashmir dispute was presented and aired on 5th February, 2021 from 10 am to 01 pm to observe the Kashmir Solidarity Day. · Youth Musical Show – Live Beats (Kashmir Special) was aired from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM during the special transmission. (a bbreviated PSL ; ن ) Current affairs program, “Voice of Pakistan” did The Pakistan Super League a special program titled with a slogan “Hum is a professional Twenty20 cricket league contested during Tumharay Sath Hain” with reference to February and March of every year by six teams representing six cities in Pakistan. “Kashmir Solidarity Day” was participated by the wife of a Veteran Kashmiri Politician , Mishal Malik (Political Analyst), Sardar Masood Khan (President AJK) and Syed Fakhar Imam (Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research) on 5th February, 2021.

11 PAKISTAN TELEVISION CORPOPRATION FEBRUARY MOIB LIMITED (PTVC) EDITION 2021 6(MOIB) Government of Pakistan

Aapka Wazir e Azam Aapkay Saath PTV started of the month with the mega project 'Aapka Wazir e Azam Aapkay Saath' where the Honourable Prime Minister Imran Khan took live calls from the people of Pakistan and answered their questions. Senator Faisal Javaid mediated between the PM and the callers. Pakistan Television News broadcasted the whole program. PTV facilitated the whole event from phone lines to broadcast seamlessly with an untiring team effort.

PSL 6 As the nation rejoices the fervour of 'Pakistan Super League' for the sixth season, PTV Sports is keeping up its tradition of televising all the matches LIVE for its viewers from 20th February, 2021 till 22nd March, 2021. PTV Sports makes the cricket season more zealous with not only the live matches but with a daily dose of viewers' favourite 'Game On Hai'.

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