Ex-PEMRA chairman Absar Alam terms Nawaz Sharif a good boss
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 11 March 2019
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Absar Alam, former PEMRA chairman, praised Nawaz Sharif as a strong leader during his time in office. He expressed satisfaction in working under Sharif, highlighting his respect for team members and operational autonomy.Summary
ISLAMABAD - Absar Alam, who served as the chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) during the government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN), has owned up to his association with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
In an Urdu tweet, Alam said he was satisfied working with Sharif, terming him a very good boss, who would give freedom to operate. He added that the former premier respected the people who worked with him.
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— Absar Alam (@AbsarAlamHaider) March 10, 2019
He prayed for the health of Nawaz Sharif.
On December 18, 2017, Alam had to step down as chairman PEMRA after the Lahore High Court termed his appointment illegal.
Key Points
- Absar Alam served as PEMRA chairman during Nawaz Sharif's tenure.
- He described Sharif as a good boss, valuing operational freedom.
- Alam prayed for Sharif's health in a recent tweet.
- He resigned in 2017 after the Lahore High Court deemed his appointment illegal.
- Alam acknowledges his strong professional relationship with Sharif.
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