Murtaza Solangi is a Pakistani journalist who served as a Director General of Radio Pakistan. He was the caretaker Minister of Information and Broadcasting from August 2023 to March 2024.
Murtaza Solangi | |
|---|---|
| Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting | |
| In office 17 August 2023 – 4 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Marriyum Aurangzeb |
| Succeeded by | Attaullah Tarar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Alma mater | Quaid-i-Azam University |
| Profession | Journalist, Broadcaster |
Career edit
In 2010, he was accused of harassment by female officials while he was Director General of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation.[1] Previously, he worked as a broadcaster at VOA's Urdu broadcasting service.[2][3]
In August 2023 he was appointed caretaker Minister of Information and Broadcasting.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ "Female officials accuse PBC DG of harassment". Pakistan Press Foundation. 30 April 2010.
- ^ Bezhan, Frud; Khattak, Daud (11 May 2019). "'Tightening The Noose': Pakistani Journalists Turn To Social Networks As Mainstream Media Gagged". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
- ^ "Welcome to the 21st century: Radio Pakistan continues drive into digital age". The Express Tribune. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Murtaza Solangi takes charge as info minister". The Nation. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Guramani, Dawn com | Nadir (17 August 2023). "Ministers of Interim PM Kakar's cabinet take oath". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
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