Greenwich University

IMPORTANCE OF NEWS MEDIA

Updated on: Sunday 12/03/2023

Karachi, March 11, 2023: Greenwich University Journalists Association (GUJA) and the students of Mass Communication conducted a Seminar on the “Importance of News Media in Pakistan” whereas renowned journalists who participated in the seminar discussed how News media plays a crucial role in society by providing information, analysis, and commentary on current events and issues that affect people's lives. The Seminar was held on 11th March 2023 at Greenwich University. The students from schools and colleges also participated alongside the students of Greenwich University. The Seminar was hosted by students of Mass Communications along with the head of Media Affairs and Founder of GUJA, Mr. Rohail Intekhab. The seminar started with the Recitation of the Holy Quran and the welcome note by the students. Dean and Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Dr. Irfan, and Management Sciences Dr. Muhammad Shaiq addressed the participants of the Seminar. This session was more over than the seminar because it was based on Q&A Session. Our participants asked different questions regarding the news and Media in Pakistan. Our Panelists answered all the queries from the audience so nicely. In the Panel, we had Ms. Noureen Shams who is the Multimedia Journalist working for many news channels, Mr. Bilal Hasan, GM of Karachi Bureau 24News HD & City21, Ms. Sherbano Murtaza the Executive Producer of Samaa TV and Mr. Nusrat Amin, The Head of Geometry Geo News, he has been working in the Print since years back and now working in Digital Media for more than 20 years. The students of Hajra Public Schools participated in the session with the CEO of Hajra Public School, Mr. Arshad Vohra, and Mr. Mughees Ahmed who is the CEO of Grey Lag participated and raised some very intellectual questions to the Panelist. It was a very comprehensive and quality session for all the students who attended.

IMPORTANCE OF NEWS MEDIA