GB CM Reviews Information Department Initiatives, Stresses Digital Media Policy
Information Department Briefs Chief Minister
GILGIT (Web Desk): Secretary Information Gilgit-Baltistan briefed the newly elected Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan after he formally assumed charge of the provincial government.
Senior officials, including Deputy Secretary Jalauddin, assistant directors and information officers from across the department, attended the briefing. The Secretary Information briefed the Chief Minister on key initiatives, including the Advertisement Policy 2025 for print media, Digital Media Advertisement Policy, Media Endowment Fund, and several ongoing development projects of the Information Department.
CM Stresses Strong Digital Media Policy
The Chief Minister highlighted the growing influence of social media and stressed the need for a strong and coordinated policy framework to address emerging challenges. He also emphasized the importance of developing an effective mechanism to counter fake news and online misinformation.
Focus on Journalists’ Welfare
Regarding journalists’ welfare, the Chief Minister directed officials to expedite work on the Media Endowment Fund and assured them that the department would use all available resources to support media professionals.
Awareness Campaign on Democratic Rights
He further directed the department to launch a comprehensive awareness campaign in collaboration with the Election Commission, focusing on democratic rights, civic awareness and good governance.
Digital Media Stakeholders Call for Policy Framework
Commenting on the proposed digital media policy, Nisar Ahmed, CEO Mountain TV/MYRO, said that digital media platforms have been growing rapidly across Gilgit-Baltistan and that a structured and comprehensive policy framework is the need of the hour.
He said several consultations had been held with relevant stakeholders, including the Digital Media Association of Gilgit-Baltistan, to formulate a draft digital media policy under the supervision of the Information Department.
Proposed Policy Seen as Key Step for Digital Media
“The approval of the proposed policy will help shape a new future for the digital media landscape in Gilgit-Baltistan while also providing a framework to safeguard the rights and interests of digital media professionals and influencers,” Nisar Ahmed said.
