Information Minister Tarar Congratulates Officers on Completing Specialized Training Programme
— July 17, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar distributed certificates among officers of the Information Group during the 41st passing-out ceremony of the Specialized Training Programme (STP) at the Information Services Academy on Thursday.
In his address, Minister Tarar congratulated the officers on completing their training and highlighted the critical role of professional communicators in shaping public discourse and strengthening national institutions. He emphasized the importance of effective communication in governance and public service delivery.
Director General of the Information Services Academy, Imrana Wazir, in her welcome remarks, stressed the significance of professional training in national development. She noted that modern communication is a cornerstone of effective governance and public service delivery, and the training program was designed to equip officers with strategic communication skills aligned with contemporary demands of the information ecosystem.
The training program provided officers with exposure to key national information institutions, including the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (DEMP), Pakistan Television (PTV), Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), and Cyber Wing. The officers were also trained in digital media strategies, countering misinformation, crisis communication, and promoting national narrative through evidence-based messaging.
Certificates were awarded to 11 officers who successfully completed the program. The ceremony was attended by senior officials and faculty members of the Information Services Academy.