Directorate of Electronic Media & Publications (DEMP)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GENERAL

Dr. Tariq Mahmood Khan

Dr. Tariq Mahmood Khan has a vast professional experience in public sector media and Public Relations (PR). He is a Fulbright Scholar, with a PhD in Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media from the NC State University, North Carolina (NC) and a Masters in Media Studies from the New School University, New York. He is an Information Group officer from Civil Service (20th CTP). Dr. Tariq Mahmood Khan has worked as Press Registrar, MD Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), DG (Home Publicity), PID and Director Audit Bureau of Circulation, besides working as Public Relations Officer with multiple Ministries including DG (Media), Finance Ministry.

CONTACT DETAILS

  051-9252377, 051-9252184
  051-9252109
  dgdfpem@gmail.com

ORGANOGRAM

INTRODUCTION

Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (DEMP) is an attached Department of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Before partition this Directorate existed in the name of Indian Information Services with its HQs in Bombay. After partition, it was named as Department of Advertising and Publications. A film unit was attached and renamed as Department of Advertising, Films & Publications in 1947 in Karachi which later became DEMP’s regional office. Electronic Media Relation Wing was formed in July 2009, merged and renamed as Directorate of Electronic Media & Publications (DEMP) on 11th September, 2012.

MISSION

To develop an informed citizenry, loyal to Pakistan, by eradicating Sectarianism, Regionalism and Provincialism through projection of Government’s policies and performance.

VISION

To play a key role as an attached department of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in dissemination and projection of national narrative, policies and achievements of the government through different mandated tools i-e exhibitions, publications and documentaries.

FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES

 

  • Round the clock Monitoring of Electronic Media and Issuance of Ad-Tracking Transmission Certificate
  • To carry out regular publications which include Pakistan-Pictorial, Mah-e-Nau, Pak-Jamhuriat, year Book of M/o I & B and publicity material for days of national significance and Ad-hoc publications which include speeches of Prime Minister & President and other publicity material highlighting government efforts in various fields.
  • Holding of Photographic and Painting Exhibitions for general public on Pakistan Day, Independence Day, Quaid’s Day, Kashmir Solidarity Day and Black Day to create awareness among the masses.
  • Supply of suitable feature articles and publications to Pakistan Missions Abroad to project soft and positive image of Pakistan.
  • Production of short films, documentaries, songs, TVCs (depicting history and culture of the country and also covering development schemes, initiatives and achievements of the government)
  • Custodian of Film & Broadcasting policy 2018
  • Patronage of literary circles (Halqa-e-Arbab)
  • Custodian of National Anthem

     

    • REGIONAL OFFICES

    DEMP has its headquarter at Islamabad and four Regional Offices in all the Provincial Capitals i.e. Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar & Quetta which function in accordance with the vision and mission of the Directorate.