Azfar Ali Nasir has been appointed chairperson of the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority (SMPRA), marking a new leadership development for the regulatory body. The federal government has confirmed his appointment through an official notification issued by the Interior Ministry on Saturday.
Azfar Ali Nasir Appointed for Five Years
According to the notification, Nasir will serve as chairperson of the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority for a period of five years. His appointment places him at the head of the authority responsible for social media protection and regulation.
The Interior Ministry formally communicated the decision through its notification dated Saturday, October 31, 2026. However, the announcement did not provide further details about his responsibilities or the authority’s upcoming plans.
What We Know About the Appointment
The appointment establishes Nasir’s five-year tenure as SMPRA chairperson. Nevertheless, no additional information was included in the announcement about his professional background or the selection process.
The development brings new leadership to the authority, while further details about its priorities remain unavailable.
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