ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Saleem has assumed the charge for the post of Chairman Pakistan Electronic and Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Friday in pursuance of notification issued by the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage.

Muhammad Saleem while talking to PEMRA officials pledged to evolve PEMRA as a vibrant and effective regulator, says a press release.

He further expressed his conviction in freedom of expression and speech as enshrined in the Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan and said consultative approach would be adopted with all stakeholders for overcoming impending challenges and regulatory issues amicably, without comprising on the writ of the Authority. The chairman said PEMRA should not be perceived as martinet, imposing arbitrary sanctions on media.

Prior to his assignment Muhammad Saleem was serving as Principal Information Officer, government of Pakistan in the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage.