Information Service Academy-Pakistan

Insightful Dialogue Held at Information Service Academy
The Information Service Academy (ISA) organized a strategic dialogue titled “India's Aggression and Pakistan's Strategic Response: Contemplating Future Course of Action” at the Information Service Academy (ISA) Auditorium, Islamabad. The event brought together senior military officials, diplomats, scholars, and students to examine and discuss evolving regional security dynamics and Pakistan’s strategic outlook.
In her opening remarks, Ms. Imrana Wazir, Executive Director General, ISA welcomed the distinguished participants and emphasized the need for informed discourse amid heightened tensions in South Asia. She highlighted Pakistan’s potential and underscored the importance of collective intellectual engagement to address future challenges.
The dialogue featured a keynote address by former Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General (R) Zubair Mehmood Hayat, Guest of Honour, who discussed strategic lessons from recent regional developments. He stressed the importance of vigilance, deterrence, and strategic prudence, noting that sustainable peace must be supported by credible security preparedness. “India’s strategic assumptions have proved erroneous”, he added. He opined that India failed to impose a new normal. He emphasized that India must abandon Operation Sindoor and change track towards diplomacy, realism and restraint.
Subsequent speakers, including former Co**se Commander General (R) Khalid Rabbani, former foreign secretaries Mr. Jauhar Saleem and Mr. Aizaz Ahmad, and President Sassi University Dr. Maria Sultan, shared perspectives on regional stability, military preparedness, air power capabilities, and diplomatic engagement. The speakers highlighted the changing regional landscape and emphasized the importance of calibrated military strength alongside proactive diplomacy.
An interactive question-and-answer session followed, with participation from students representing various universities who asked very pertinent questions on the topic from the panelists.
The dialogue concluded with closing remarks by the Executive Director General, who summarized key takeaways and reaffirmed confidence in Pakistan’s ability to navigate future security challenges through strategic foresight and prudent decision-making. She expressed that this was the first dialogue in the series of dialogue and similar dialogues would continue in the next six months on other insightful topics. She thanked the collaboration and support of Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) for making the event possible. She particularly thanked the officers and staff of ISA who worked hard to ensure timely arrangements of the dialogue.

Information Service Academy, in collaboration with Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), is organizing an important dialogue titled:

“Indian Aggression and Pakistan’s Strategic Response:
Contemplating Future Course of Action”

🎙 Guest Speakers:

Amb. Jauhar Saleem — President IRS, Ex-Foreign Secretary

Amb. Aizaz Ahmad — Ex-Foreign Secretary

Lt Gen. Khalid Rabbani — Former Corps Commander

Dr Maria Sultan — President SASSI University

An in-depth discussion bringing together diplomatic, military, and strategic perspectives on evolving regional challenges.

Islamabad | July 17, 2025
🎓 The Information Service Academy (ISA) hosted the passing-out ceremony of the 41st Specialized Training Programme (STP) for Information Group officers.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Attaullah Tarar, graced the occasion as the chief guest and awarded completion certificates to the newly graduated officers. A short documentary prepared by the trainees was also screened, showcasing their creativity and communication skills.

Executive Director General, Ms. Imrana Wazir, congratulated the officers and reaffirmed ISA’s commitment to excellence in training for public service media professionals.

💼 Best wishes to the officers as they embark on their professional journey!

📍 *Visit Update* | 25 June 2025

DG CSA, Mr. Khawaja Farhan Aziz, visited the **Information Service Academy (ISA)** on 25th June 2025 to discuss proposed curriculum changes for CSA probationers and explore future avenues of collaboration.

During the visit, he held productive discussions with **Ms. Imrana Wazir**, Executive Director General, and **Ms. Ambreen Gul Shahid**, Director General. This meeting marks a promising step toward strengthening inter-institutional coordination and enhancing training frameworks for public service excellence.

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The Probationary Officers of the 41st STP hosted a vibrant Cultural Night, celebrating Pakistan’s rich diversity. Honored guests Former Executive Director General Sir Arshad Muneer and incumbent Director General Sir Saeed Ahmed Sheikh graced the event.

Probationary Officers amused the audience with their performances like Skits "Mutahida Cultural Khichri" and "Hamri Kahani, Hamri Zubani". One of the Probationary Officer Ms. Yumna Rehman relived their cherishable journey of ISA through her own written poetry. Other probationary officers including, Ms. Mina Alam and Shah Faisal Narejo presented poems about their culture. The segment of "Juice Talk" reminded us of the gold era of Moen Akhtar and Anwar Maqsood.

Indeed, the officers celebrated the cultural diversity in a united way and presented a very delightful night to everyone.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan
Associated Press of Pakistan
External Publicity Wing
Press Information Department Islamabad
Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications - Government of Pakistan
PTV News

Today, the probationary officers of the 41st STP had the opportunity to visit Simly Dam, one of Islamabad's key water reservoirs. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Simly Dam plays a vital role in supplying water to the capital, particularly in areas of G-6 and G-5. This excursion not only deepened their understanding of water resource management but also allowed them to appreciate the engineering marvel behind it.
These insightful experiences also foster camaraderie among the officers.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan
External Publicity Wing
Associated Press of Pakistan
Press Information Department Islamabad
Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications - Government of Pakistan
PTV News

On 25th September 2024, a Welcome dinner and Farewell dinner was hosted for the worthy Federal Secretary of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Madam Ambreen Jan and Former Secretary Madam Shahera Shahid, respectively, by Former Principal Information Officer (PIO), Mr. Rao Tehsin Khan in Islamabad. Probationary Officers of 41st STP were also invited along with other officers of information group. The evening was certainly a source of joy and motivation for every officer.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan
External Publicity Wing
Associated Press of Pakistan
Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications - Government of Pakistan
Press Information Department Islamabad
PTV News

The probationary officers of 41st STP visited the Shalimar Recording and Broadcasting Company (SRBC), where they were briefed on its vital role in the recording and broadcasting sector. The session provided them with comprehensive insights into the company's contributions to the media industry and its commitment to quality content production.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan
Associated Press of Pakistan
External Publicity Wing
Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications - Government of Pakistan
Press Information Department Islamabad
ATV