The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has been without a chairperson since October, and the appointment of Ambreen Jan as the new head is pending approval from the Prime Minister's Office. According to Dawn, the delay in her appointment, which has been pending for over a month, is due to 'objections regarding security clearance.' Ambreen Jan, a former federal secretary for information, was selected by a parliamentary panel and, if approved, would become the first woman to head Pemra. Her extensive career includes roles such as director general of Radio Pakistan and managing director of PTV. The delay in her appointment has left Pemra 'headless,' impacting the regulatory body's operations.