Abdul Wali Khan
University and Media Matters for Democracy Trust Forge Partnership to Empower
Future Journalists and Build the Capacity of the Journalism Students in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa
The Abdul Wali Khan
University and Media Matters for Democracy Trust, Pakistan's leading
organization for media development, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) to extend their commitment to media development by including the student
body enrolled in media and journalism-related programs in the Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa region. The MOU signed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Sultan
Ayaz and the Executive Director of Media Matters for Democracy Mr. Asad Baig.
Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Zahir Shah sheds light on AWKUM's
contribution to research and academics. Director ORIC Dr. Tariq Mehmood and
Farhad Safi, Head of the JMC, were also present on the occasion.
The partnership aims to
address the challenges the Pakistani media industry faces by focusing on
capacity building and creating a robust support network for aspiring
journalists. Recognizing journalism as a critical pillar of democracy, Media
Matters for Democracy Trust believes that nurturing young, resilient
journalists equipped with diverse skills and up-to-date knowledge in modern
digital journalism is essential for the media landscape of Pakistan.
