About 143 registered companies with SECP and FBR are accredited as advertising agency with All Pakistan Newspapers Society. Almost 95% of these advertising agencies are not able to publish tender, public and prequalification notices of different government departments because Press Information Department is now directly publishing these notices to newspapers. As a result ad agencies have cut down staff. This economic inefficiency in communication sector needs our attention. About 600 persons can easily get back their jobs if Press Information Department re-allows ad agencies to publish tender notices. (Sajid Imtiaz)

1. 600 Persons
Can Get Back Jobs
About 143 registered companies with SECP and FBR are accredited as
advertising agency with All Pakistan Newspapers Society. Almost 95%
of these advertising agencies are not able to publish tender, public and
prequalification notices of different government departments because
Press Information Department is now directly publishing these notices
to newspapers. As a result ad agencies have cut down staff. This
economic inefficiency in communication sector needs our attention.
Advertising agencies get 15% commission from newspapers for their
services. About 600 persons can easily get back their jobs if Press
Information Department re-allows ad agencies to publish tender
notices. Hopefully concerned authorities and Pakistan Advertising
Association will take positive action.
1st Time Published on SlideShare by Sajid Imtiaz
Economic Efficiency Initiative