A group of 36 under-training officers of the 46th Common Training Programme (CTP), visited the Press Information Department (PID) this afternoon. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize them with the working of the department and its role in dissemination of news and narrative building for projection of government policies. The visit was part of Civil Services Academy’s Country Study Tour Programme. The visiting Probationary Officers were welcomed by Mian Jahangir Iqbal, Principal Information Officer and other senior officers of the Press Information Department. On the occasion, a comprehensive briefing on the role and functions of the PID were given by Ms. Nighat Shah, Deputy Director General. The group, led by Ms. Ayesha Zareen Additional Director was informed how PID, through a network of regional offices and officers attached with different Ministries, Divisions, President and Prime Minister’s Offices, collects information and disseminates it for maximum outreach through the medium of Print, Electronic and Social Media. The Principal Information Officer also apprised them about the techniques used by media to promote their narrative. The future officers of the federal government were also informed about a number of initiatives taken by this flagship department of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in line with technological advancements in the fields of information. Documentaries and videos prepared by PID’s Social Media Cell on various themes including Pakistan’s tourism potential, for promoting Pakistan’s soft image were shown to the visiting delegation who greatly appreciated the department’s expertise and efforts on this front. Civil Services Academy, Lahore, conducts the Common Training Programme (CTP) every year for all qualifying candidates of the Central Superior Service (CSS) Examination. The CTP is aimed at promoting harmony amongst the trainees belonging to various regions and service groups. The Country Study Tour provides an excellent opportunity to the Probationers to know about different tiers of the federal government and their working as well as the social, cultural and economic profiles of different areas. The ongoing 46th Common Training Programme which began on 25th October, 2018 will conclude on 30th April, 2019. The current batch of 271 probationers has 42 percent female representation.
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