KARACHI, NOV 29 /DNA/ – The Sindh Committee of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has strongly rejected the Sindh government’s decision to issue government advertisements through the PTI-85/15 mechanism. The committee, in a meeting chaired by Syed Javed Murtaza Sheikh, demanded that the government immediately restore the existing and transparent advertisement distribution system.
Members warned that the newly proposed mechanism would negatively impact Sindh-based newspapers and undermine the stability of the print media industry. They criticized the Information Department for reducing the size and volume of newspaper advertisements, causing severe financial difficulties for media houses.
The committee further expressed concern over the suspension of classified advertisements and the decline in the release of new government ads. Members urged the Sindh Information Department to take urgent notice of the matter and ensure that the previous advertisement system is reinstated without delay.
The meeting also stressed that classified advertisements and other routine government ads must be restored immediately to support the already struggling newspaper industry.
The session was attended by Syed Javed Murtaza Sheikh, Tajuddin Palijo, Azeem-ul-Haq, Shakeel Ahmed, Sher Abbas Jatoi, Zahid Khaskheli, Tahir Soomro, Rasheed Ahmed, Muhammad Raza, Shahid Sahil, and other APNS Sindh Committee members.=DNA
