Islamabad: The Forum of Information Group Secretaries expressed grief over the passing of Mufti Jamiluddin Ahmad, a former officer of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, whose contributions to public service, diplomacy, journalism, and academia significantly influenced Pakistan’s media landscape.

According to Press Information Department, Mufti Jamiluddin Ahmad was a member of the first batch of directly recruited officers in the Information Service, serving the country with integrity. Throughout his career, he held several key positions, including Press Secretary to the late Prime Minister Muhammad Khan Junejo, Press Counselor at Pakistan’s Embassy in Germany, Press Minister at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, Director General of the External Publicity Wing, and Managing Director of the Associated Press of Pakistan.

After his retirement, Ahmad continued his contributions in academia as a Professor and Head of the Department of Mass Communication at the National University of Modern Languages in Islamabad, where he mentored future media professionals. He also maintained an active role in journalism, contributing to leading English-language newspapers such as Dawn and The News International.

Mufti Jamiluddin Ahmad is remembered for his wisdom and mentorship, inspiring generations of colleagues and students. His passing is regarded as a significant loss to the Information Service and the media community.

The Forum extended condolences to his family, praying for his eternal peace and strength for his loved ones during this challenging time.