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March 2021 Government of

Mr. Sabeeh-ul-Hassan s/o Mr. Mahar Muhammad Yasir Manzoor (Shaheed) receiving Prime Minister Mr. addresses the National Assembly after getting vote of Sitara-e-Shujaat, on behalf of his father from President Dr at Aiwan-e-Sadr, th on 23rd March, 2021. confidence in Islamabad on 17 March, 2021.

Chairman Senate Mr. Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Senator Mr. and Leader of Senator Mr. Shibli Faraz and Federal Secretary Ms. Shahera Shahid witnessing the portrait the House in Senate Dr. Shahzad Waseem called on Prime Minister Mr. Imran Khan in in the exhibition arranged by Directorate of Electronic Media in Islamabad on 23rd March, Islamabad on 11th March, 2021. 2021.

Editor-in-Chief Senior Editor Ms. Imrana Wazir Mr. Aamir Raza

Editor Graphic Designer Dr. Hamad ur Rehman Mr. Adeel Abbas Raja Mr. Syed Sajid Ali Rizvi INTERNAL PUBLICITY WING MOIB March 6(MOIB) Government of Pakistan 2021

President Dr. Arif Alvi addressing the Pakistan Day Parade ceremony at Shakarparian parade ground, Islamabad on 25th March, 2021. Development Unit of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Responsibilities Development Unit is assigned to deal with the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) of Main Ministry and its allied entities and Administrative matters related to Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC), Islamabad. Performance of Development Unit 1. Processing of draft Implementation Agreement of Pilot Project for digitalization of PTVC's Terrestrial Network through Chinese grant-in-aid of Rs 3.9 billion, with Economic Affairs Division (EAD). 2. Process of digitalization of Radio Pakistan by using DRM Technology initiated. PC-I of the scheme prepared and shared with the Planning Commission for scrutiny. 3. Appointment of Chairman, CBFC, Islamabad-preliminary work of process of appointment have been completed. 4. Evaluation of Technical bids received for hiring of Transaction Advisors to conduct feasibility study and generate PC-I of two PSDP proposals. Achievements in Sports Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has won the 3rd PTV World Cricket Tournament organized by PTV at Marghzar Cricket Ground on 5th March, 2021. Cricket team of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting won the tournament with excellent performance by defeating all the PTV teams.

Federal Secretary Ms. Shahera Shahid with MoIB cricket team on the Federal Secretary Ms. Shahera Shahid receiving a shield on the occasion of 3rd occasion of 3rd PTV World Cricket Tournament organized by PTV at PTV World Cricket Tournament organized by PTV at Marghzar Cricket Marghzar Cricket Ground on 5th March, 2021. Ground on 5th March, 2021.

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

Projection of Government Press Information Department, mainly responsible for projection and publicity of the Federal Government, arranged 23 Press Conferences of Federal Ministers and other dignitaries as well as managed 06 Press Briefings. Home publicity section of this Department processed many interview requests of TV channels and other organizations with Honorable President and Prime Minister. Public Sector Advertisement Advertisement section, that is performing major task of processing, making, distribution and payment related matters released print and e l e c t r o n i c a d v e r t i s e m e n t s o f w o r t h Senator Mr. Shibli Faraz calls on Prime Minister Mr. Imran Khan with PM’s Focal Person and GM of Rs.107669981/-. Digital Media Wing at Islamabad on 8th March, 2021.

Nomination of Journalist for Award This Department sent nominations for civil awards in the field of journalism that are conferred by President of Pakistan on Pakistan Day 23rd March, 2021.

Issuance of Accreditation Cards PID issued 296 and 76 accreditation cards to local and foreign journalists respectively. The department also dealt with multiple requests of financial assistance for journalists and it is also working on devising other policies for the welfare of Journalists Senator Mr. Shibli Faraz and Federal Minister for Science & Technology Ch. Fawad Hussain, addressing a press conference in Islamabad on 5th March, in coordination with Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 2021.

Senator Mr. Shibli Faraz addressing a seminar titled “Freedom of the Press & th Resolution of Media Crisis” in Islamabad on 17th March, 2021. Senator Mr. Shibli Faraz talking to media in Islamabad on 5 March, 2021.

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

Senator Mr. Shibli Faraz and Federal Secretary Ms. Shahera Shahid inaugurating Director General DEMP Ms. Imrana Wazir presenting Quaid’s Portrait to Senator Mr. photographic and painting exhibition organized by DEMP . Shibli Faraz. DEMP organized Exhibition of Pakistan Resolution Day Photographic and Painting Exhibition on Pakistan Day was inaugurated by Senator Mr. Shibli Faraz and Federal Secretary Ms. Shahera Shahid at Aiwan-e-Quaid, Fatima , F-9, Islamabad. The purpose of the exhibition was to create awareness among the masses specially in youth regarding Heroic struggle during Pakistan movement. Rare photographs of freedom movement Heroes and events, tracing , were displayed at the venue.

Documentary and National Song On the occasion of Pakistan Day, Directorate of Electronic Media paid special attention and produced a special documentary to highlight the “Freedom Struggle”. It also launched a new song on the occasion. Both, the documentary and national song, were played in the inauguration ceremony of exhibition of “Pakistan Resolution Day” organized by Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications.

Media Monitoring Media monitoring and tracking centre continues to work 30 14 in the challenging environment amid COVID-19 for 700 28 monitoring of electronic news channels to generate i.e. talks shows analysis, news tickers/ collages, headlines 2400 16 analysis, critical video clips and live coverage reports 620 18 etc, on daily basis. In addition to the daily, weekly, and monthly reports, a special report on critical issues in talk 250 16 shows is prepared and brought into the notice of relevant 80 32 authorities. 30 14

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

Visiting TRT Senior Correspondent Mr. Jaffar Hasnain receiving a souvenir from Senator Mr. Shibli Faraz in Islamabad on 18th March, 2021.

Pak-China collaboration for Film Production External Publicity Wing in coordination with Directorate of Electronic Media & Publications, Press Section, Pakistan Embassy Beijing and PTV conducted a virtual meeting engaging Pakistani and Chinese film fraternity for collaboration in spheres of film exhibition, co-productions covering feature films, TV programs, teleplays and animation. Participants put forth proposals and agreed to adopt a comprehensive future course of action for mutual cooperation. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on I & B Mr. Raoof Hassan briefied the journalist from Middle East, Far East, Europe and Americas.

Pakistan Day Celebrations

1. Special Pakistan Day Supplements in The Guardian and The Times.

2. Photo Exhibition Organized by Press Wing , Tokyo.

3. Press Section New York, secured space at Nasdaq Tower, Times Square NY- displayed Pakistan's national flag.

5 CYBER WING MOIB (MOIB) Government of Pakistan March 6 2021

Mr. Saeed Ahmed Shaikh took over the charge of Director General Cyber Wing of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 5th March, 2021. Prior to this, he was working as DG (PR), PID Lahore. Mr. Saeed is an IG Officer of 25th CTP.

Official Logo of Cyber Wing Team Cyber Wing, diligently worked on designing the first-ever logo of Cyber Wing organization which after certain prudent amendments/changes as suggested by Federal Secretary Ms. Shahira Shahid was approved by her on 18th March, 2021. Four graphics shown in four boxes (from left to right and upward to downward) denote and symbolize e-filing, official social media handler, web-management and fake news buster respectively. Social Media Management Besides monitoring every event closely, all the relevant material (news, info graphics, messages, etc.) was uploaded on website, twitter, Facebook and instagram. The twitter has crossed 600K and current followers of this twitter handle are 652.8K. Campaign of PMDU Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in order to highlight the efficacy of Prime Minister's Performance Delivery Unit (PMDU), started tweets regarding PMDU's achievements on its official twitter account (MoIB_Official). PMDU is pioneering a nation-wide complaints and grievance redress mechanism with special emphasis on facilitation of overseas Pakistanis, women, special persons and foreigners.

Fake News Buster Keeping up its tradition of busting fake material present within the cyber domain of Pakistan, Cyber wing detected and reported a fake account “@TheRealNCOC” which has now been blocked by Pakistan Telecom Authority.

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

th Ms. Samina Farzin, Deputy Director General delivering a lecture to 48 CTP th A group photo of a few officers of 48 CTP with Dy. Director General and Deputy Director. Media Workshop.

Workshop on “Media Management” A team of Information Service Academy conducted a workshop on “Media Management” to enhance awareness about media's role in promotion of national interest to probationary officers of 48th CTP on the invitation of Civil Service Academy Walton, Lahore. Deputy Director General Ms. Samina Farzin and her team comprising Ms. Nada Azhar, DD(STP), Senior reporter from APP and official Media & Cameraman from Lahore, conducted the workshop on 26th February, 2021. A detailed presentation was given to the participants followed by Q & A session. Mock exercises were conducted where probationary officers participated in Press Conference and Media briefings and also gave individual one to one interviews to learn the art of media engagement.

Deputy Director General Ms. Samina Farzin receiving shield from a Mock exercise of a Press Conference during workshop on “Media Management”. probationary officer.

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

Special Programme on Women Day Radio Pakistan chalked out special programme on Women Day. Prominent women from diverse fields participated in the programme and shared their story of success. Giving her views on Women Day, Federal Secretary Ms. Shahera Shahid said no nation can progress without the effective participation of women. She said government is taking concrete steps to promote the role of women in national development. DG Radio Ms. Ambreen Jan said that education is imperative for women to excel in any field. She said women can overcome difficulties by their confidence and courage. Federal Secretary Ms. Shahera Shahid DG Radio Ms. Ambreen Jan. Interviews of International Dignitaries Radio Pakistan’s News and Current Affairs Channel conducted exclusive interviews of Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Kuninori Matsuda and Director China-Radio International (CRI), Islamabad Mr. Chen Xiang. As per view of Mr. Kuninori Matsuda Japan has

expressed strong desire to expand Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Kuninori Director (CRI) Mr. Chen Xiang Shaheen giving Matsuda receiving award from DG Radio Ms. Ambreen interview to Radio Pakistan. relations with Pakistan. Jan.

Pictorial album of training workshop on 'Children Education Programme' at PBA Training Workshop for Children Education Programme Pakistan Broadcasting Academy organized a three days training workshop for Producers of PBC on “Children Education Programme”. Director General Radio Pakistan Ms. Ambreen Jan while speaking at the concluding ceremony directed Pakistan Broadcasting Academy (PBA) to initiate courses for the capacity building of media related professionals. Ms. Ambreen Jan said Radio School is an important initiative taken in the light of Prime Minister's Mr. Imran Khan vision to impart education to the children of the far flung and backward areas and addressed the issue of providing education to the children during pandemic.

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

Chairman PEMRA Mr. Muhammad Saleem Baig in a group photo with United Producer Association on Chairman PEMRA Mr. Muhammad Saleem Baig gives the FM Radio th 11th March, 2021. license to Alhamd University, Quetta on 15 March, 2021.

Workshop on Media Management Digital Media Wing Chairman PEMRA, Mr. Muhammad Saleem Baig The Digital Media Wing (DMW) is working as a chaired a meeting with “United Producers strategic unit of Government of Pakistan, under the Association” (UPA) for discussing storylines, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to effectively counter the fake/libellous news and themes and topics of drama serials. It was vowed highlight the development agenda of the that quality of Pakistani drama must be improved Government. It disseminates results-oriented digital and efforts be made to make it align with social, media content, videos, animations, info-graphics, cultural and ethical norms of Pakistani Society as information and authentic updates from Government well as the Electronic Media (Programs & of Pakistan, Federal Ministries and Prime Minister's Advertisement) Code of Conduct 2015. office social media assets.

Activities of Digital Media Wing 1. It covered all the events involving Prime Minister of Pakistan. 2. It covered important initiatives by Federal Ministers and all major achievements of ministries. 3. It signified the policies of government in relation to UN designated International Days. 4. While commemorating the special significance of Pakistan Day, it dedicated posts to national heroes and high achievers from every walk of life. 5. To strengthen mass awareness campaigns of federal government on various issues, it shared posts containing important information. 6. It issued weekly briefs highlighting the events and initiative taken by Government.

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

News Coverage Brief Associated Press of Pakistan released around 44000 items including news in English, , Sindhi, Balochi, Pashto, features, articles and special assignments on important topics besides tweets and facebook and Instagram posts. Both the Urdu and English Service released around 13,000 and 12,500 news items respectively during the month followed by over 2900 news from Sindhi, 1600 from Pashto and 1400 from Balochi and Brahvi services. The agency issued around 2000 photographs and feature desk contributed around a dozen President Dr. Arif Alvi conferring the Award of Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal, Zaheer Ahmed Babar at a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e- features. Sadr, Islamabad on 22nd March, 2021. Highlights of Coverage The organization ensured coverage of the President, the Prime Minister, Information Minister and other ministries and divisions, Pakistan day celebration, Parliament session to elect Senators, Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Senate, Supreme Court proceedings, Services Chiefs, ISPR, NCOC and COVID-19, Health and Housing Sectors, Economy Trade and Development, Ehsas and Kamyab Jawan Program and number of other areas. Special digital reports were prepared for the digital media and website focussing on Ravi Riverfront and democracy, CPEC, Prime Minister Mr. Imran Khan draws residential allotments for workers widows and special persons under Naya Pakistan Housing Program in Islamabad on 18th March, Pakistan Day, olive cultivation, institutional reforms, 2021. tree plantation, law reforms. Others Activities Digital Media Directorate contributed over 7985 items including 2628 tweets, 1371 Facebook post, 153 Instagram posts, 244 Live broadcast on Twitter and displaying 1937 stories on English web and 1642 stories on Urdu web. Digital media section is improving performance with every passing day to compete with its contemporaries. Regional News Service created content on important events besides routine coverage, translation of digital reports and received wide coverage especially in Pashto and Sindhi. The organization has started monthly evaluation of its staffer to lay down a proper mechanism of reward and punishment in line with the government directives. The Training Directorate continued with its efforts to train editorial and non- editorial staff in different traits and disciplines to enhance capacity in reporting, editing and other office work.

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

Pakistan Day Celebration Special programmes were aired by ATV Channel Network on Pakistan Day to commend the spirit of unity, faith & discipline while passing the historic Pakistan Resolution for the establishment of a separate homeland, Pakistan. The following major activities and events were aired:

Khush Rang Subha A special morning show of 03 hours duration was presented and aired in which renowned personalities were invited to participate to highlight the struggle for freedom by the founding fathers for a separate Muslim State, and the role of our brave, courageous, and valiant armed forces being played to secure the boundaries from any kind of threat. Khasoosi Mushaira A Khasoosi Mushaira of one-hour duration was aired on Pakistan Day.

Youth Musical Show–Live Beats A special youth musical show in connection with 23rd March was aired on Pakistan Day.

Voice of Pakistan A current affairs program titled “Aik Qaum, Aik Manzil” of one-hour duration was aired in which renowned personalities/guests were invited to participate and highlight the struggle of Muslims of the Sub-Continent exhibiting heights of unity, faith & discipline passed the historic Pakistan Resolution on 23rd March, 1940, for the establishment of a separate homeland for Muslims.

Pakistan National Songs/Mili Naghmay, Testimonials and Special Reports were aired during ATV's special transmission on Pakistan Day. Coverage of messages of National Leaders Extensive coverage was given to the messages of President, Prime Minster and Information Minister of Pakistan, Award Investiture ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad and all major activities/events and news documentaries/ news reports on Pakistan Day were covered in ATV's News Bulletins on 23rd March, 2021. International Women's Day A global day celebrated annually on 8th March, 2021 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. ATV Current Affairs Program (VOICE OF PAKISTAN) telecasted a show on 'Women Empowerment' in Pakistan.

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

Prime Minister Mr. Imran Khan joined the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme Telethon via Senator Mr. Shibli Faraz, Governor SBP Mr. Baqir Raza and Lt.Gen Mr. Ali Haider joined video link. the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme Telethon . Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme Telethon Pakistan Television News successfully conducted a live telethon in collaboration with National Bank of Pakistan to address all queries of the general public regarding Prime Minister Mr. Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme for low income households. LIVE calls interaction was arranged between 4:30PM till 6:00PM. Our worthy panel of guests and experts included Honourable Senator Mr. Shibli Faraz, Governor Raza Baqir, Chairman Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme Lt.Gen Mr. Ali Haider, President National Bank of Pakistan Mr. Arif Usmani, Director Infrastructure Housing & SME Finance Department SBP Mr. Samar Hussain answered live calls from all across the country about Naya Pakistan Housing Project. Our very own Mr. Farooq Hassan mediated the transmission. Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan also joined the telethon via video link. Pakistan Day Celebrations PTV celebrated the National Day with the traditional fervour and grace. A day long transmission comprising an array of national songs, documentaries, shows were aired across the PTV Network following the National Theme for the year 'Aik Qoum Aik Manzil – One Nation, One Destiny'. PTV among many special productions for the day released an Exclusive Instrumental Rendition of the National Anthem on Rubab by the Folk Artist Mr. Gulab Khel. International Women's Day 2021 PTV has always played an active role in creating awareness upon important issues like Women Empowerment. Our programming mix comprises major weightage of programmes highlighting social issues and day to day challenges for women. On 8th March 2021, like every year PTV dedicated the whole day to women. Our screen was re-oriented in accordance to international women's day following the International Women's Day theme for the year #ChooseTo Challenge and leadership. Women of significance were paid homage through day long programming and fillers. PTV Home recently re-launched its iconic series Guest House.

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