Adnan Arif has been appointed as a member of the Central Standing Committee on Media Broadcasting of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry for the year 2026.
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The official notification, issued on May 4, was formally presented by FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh in Islamabad. The appointment positions Adnan Arif to contribute at the national level on key matters related to media, broadcasting, public engagement, and policy consultation.
Currently serving as Editor-in-Chief of “The Public Purview,” Adnan Arif is recognized for his contributions to journalism covering national, social, and public affairs. His inclusion in the committee is being seen as a positive step toward strengthening the role of independent media in national policymaking forums.
The FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Media Broadcasting serves as an important platform comprising journalists, broadcasters, and media professionals from across the country. It focuses on enhancing coordination between the business community and the media sector while promoting informed policy dialogue.
The committee is tasked with developing recommendations on media development, public communication, institutional collaboration, and addressing structural challenges facing Pakistan’s broadcasting industry.
The committee will be convened by Faisal Zahid Malik, Chairman and CEO of Pakistan Observer, while the notification was endorsed by Additional Secretary General Amjad Qureshi.
Other notable members of the committee include Sarmad Ali, Naveed Kashif, Rafay Khan Niazi, Syed Muhammad Munir Jilani, Pir Haroon Shah, Mohsin Mumtaz Seyal, Waseem Ahmed, Muhammad Humayun Gulzar, and Afnan Mashal.
Observers believe that the appointment will help enhance collaboration between media, businesses, and policymakers, while strengthening independent media representation in national decision-making processes.
