Absar Alam

Absar Alam is a Pakistani senior journalist. He also served as the 5th Chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).

He was appointed chairman of PEMRA in October 2015, and served until his removal by the courts in December 2017.

On 20 April 2021, Absar Alam was shot while walking in a park near his home allegedly by someone who did not like him criticizing the Pakistani military. He was hospitalized to treat his injuries and successfully recovered from his injuries.

In August 2024, an audio leak emerged, retired General Faiz Hameed can be heard threatening Absar Alam indirectly to coerce him into issuing licenses to media channels. Provided by Wikipedia
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