ISLAMABAD – Senior journalist and former caretaker information minister Murtaza Solangi has been appointed as the spokesperson for the President of Pakistan. He confirmed the development himself.
According to an official notification issued by the President’s Secretary Muhammad Shakeel Malik, Solangi has been appointed on an honorary (pro bono) basis with immediate effect until further orders.
Taking to social media platform X (Twitter), Solangi shared: “A little personal news. I have been appointed the Spokesperson of the President of Pakistan. I will assume my new responsibilities starting tomorrow. Thank you.”
A little personal news.
I have been appointed the Spokesperson of the President of Pakistan. I will assume my new responsibilities starting tomorrow.
Thank you.— Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) August 20, 2025
Solangi has previously served as the Director General of Radio Pakistan from 2008 to 2013, where he managed 64 broadcasting units and more than 3,000 employees.
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During his tenure, he developed partnerships with international broadcasters including Voice of America, China Radio International, and Deutsche Welle.
He also served as the caretaker federal minister for information and broadcasting from August 2023 to March 2024.
In recognition of his services, Solangi was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2011. He also became the first Pakistani to be elected as vice president and later acting president of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union.
