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June 15, 2025The Punjab Government has introduced the Punjab Public Awareness and Dissemination of information Bill 2025 to regulate official publicity campaigns.
This said information was presented by Minister Azma Bokhari on June 13, where the bill seeks to provide a legal framework for government-led campaigns, retroactively validating all promotional activities conducted since January 1, 2024. “It is a simple bill to empower the government to plan and execute awareness among the public about government initiatives and programmes.” The government under this legislation, can therefore name or rename projects, hire advertising agencies and engage through celebrity outreach promotions.
To approve such campaigns while also addressing public complaints, the Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) will be responsible with appeals directed to the Secretary of the Information Department.
The bill also restricts courts from exercising jurisdiction over these matters and grants immunity to any official acting in good faith. The Information Minister reported that in case of any dissatisfaction, the complaint can be reported for an appeal if approached by the Information Secretary.
