About the Team
Media Matters for Democracy was founded by a group of journalists geared towards media development and digital rights in Dec 2014. Over the years, after a number of likeminded individuals came on board, we have now become a team of journalists, activists, techies, designers, researchers, and lawyers striving together for a progressive media, communications, and digital spaces.
Hi,I am Javaria.I completed my MS Political Science from Lahore College for Women University recently. My research interests involve democracy,digital politics and opinion making.
Salam,
My name is Saddam Hussain. I have done masters in development journalism from Pu, Lahore. I have six years journalistic experience and worked with Daily Times, Dunya News, Daily Jang and Pakistan Today. I am keenly interested in digital journalism, digital rights and freedom of speech.
Muhammad Abu Bakar here, Working as a “Investigative Reporter / Sr.Producer-Director” for programme BENAQAAB on ABBTAKK TV Karachi bureau.
Hi everyone, I hope you all are fine.
I am Faizan. I have worked for Daily The Nation and Daily Times as a reporter. Currently I am an Assistant News Editor at http://www.24NewsHD.tv and also running my own venture as co-founder http://www.tribunewired.com focusing on off-the-beat content rather than same 24/7 news cycles on digital websites along with highlighting inclusive voices of marginalized communities, rights campaigns and commentary articles. I am also a visiting lecturer at University of Central Punjab in Lahore. Moving on digital was inevitable after the 2019 media slump and launching my own project was also in my mind for quite some time. Investing in digital means investing in your future. I am looking forward for useful sessions. Thank you.
Hi, I am Khola. I am a librarian and I am interested in research on Disinformation, Misinformation, and prevention of Fake news.
Hi I am Khalida Niaz, Basically from Nowshera KP, working with Tribal News Network as executive producer.
hello and AOA every one
i am shiraz hasnat working as a bureau chief HUM News Lahore. its been two decades in media industry where was associated with DAWN, Express, times, the post etc on various positions. being a media manager, i realized the importance of this topic and would love to learn more and more during the workshop from all participants and honorable trainers. i am again so grateful to MMFD for giving me that opportunity and wishing them best wishes.
regards
AoA.. IAM zia ur Rehman
Work with Khyber News from last 12Years
Having Msc Mass Communication from Aiou Islamabad 2013 and my current job as a Senior Non Linear Editor
I am Muhammad Adeel, did Msc International Relations and currently student of M.Phil IR.
I am teacher in private sector with 7 years experience.
Hey. I am Wasim Sajjad, a freelance journalist based in Peshawar. I am contributing to Dawn Eos, TNS, Maati TV and other leading media outlets in Pakistan.
Hi everyone, Great to be part of this cohort. My name is Asad Shoaib and I am an academic and an independent researcher. I have worked with the leading national and international non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and think tanks as a researcher. I am keenly interested in fake news and misinformation and how they penetrate our society in particular. Fake News and misinformation are the most pressing issues facing our, and the next generations. I think this forum will provide us valuable insights to explore the issue robustly. Looking forward to connecting with you and learning mutually! I tweet at @assad_shoaib
Hi, I’m Priya. I am an anthropologist, and I am interested in exploring why misinformation and disinformation have become widespread in Pakistan, particularly amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hi Myself Kashif Javed, I have done my Masters from BZU and Journalism courses from IRC Lahore, German embassy islamabad, IBA CEJ Karachi. Havd worked with Raavi,Star Asia,Daily Naibaat,Dawn as freelance journalist. My research work is goinv on with Agha Khan University Hospital.
Hey i am Shahzad Naveed Freelance Journalist based in Swat Malakand Division. Working with as a Freelancer at IndyUrdu, Maati TV and other national and international organizations.
Hello Dear Partipants, Waqas Mahmood here,
I am a professional journalist, media trainer, Social media expert and lecturer. I have been serving as a Lecturer of Mass Communication & Media Studies at GIFT University Gujranwala, Pakistan. Furthermore, I am doing a PhD in Media Studies at the Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Currently working on my thesis in the area of “Diffusion of Misinformation”. I have been engaged in the journalistic field since 2013, having experience in Print, Electronic and online media. I have worked in different News organizations like AbbTakk News Channel, Dawn News, Daily The Nation and also have professional experience of Reporting, Writing, Editing and News and content Production. I am working as a News Editor in http://www.gnews.pk website and managing youtube channels also.
Hay , I’m Jahangir Malik Producer Capital Talk Geo News Islamabad
I’m a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is currently studying in law school. I have extensive experience interning and volunteering at various organizations. I’m determined to bring a positive social impact. Highly motivated, uniquely trained, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. My key areas of interest are diplomacy, policymaking, empowering society, research, administration, legal drafting, politics, and analysis.
To enhance my visionary position, I am contributing to the market as a columnist for several newspapers and think tanks. Meanwhile, also strengthening my legal analysis and public speaking skills as sideline expertise in order to adapt to the latest market trends.
Looking to connect with like-minded people working in the field of Law, Social work, media, the development sector, policymaking, civil services, etc.
You can reach out to me via my email: Kainatsaif02@gmail.com if you’d like to know more about me and my work.
Hello.. I am Hamd Nawaz, from District Malakand, KP, working with Khyber news as District Reporter.
Salam everyone,
Amir Ansari here. I have worked for DAWN NEWS TV , AAJ NEWS, HUM TV and Currently working as program manager at Kids TV ,freelance journalist & Visiting Faculty Media Studies Department Bahria University.
Aslam o Alikum Everyone,
This is Sohaib Bin Noor. I am the topper of my MSC (Media Studies) batch and did M.Phil or MS in Media and Communication Studies from International Islamic University Islamabad. I am an anchor person at Radio Pakistan since 1 decade, doing 3 different shows:
1. Aalmi Manzarnama (covers the world politics),
2. Hotline (covers Covid19 situation) &
3. Meray Watan (focuses on IIOJK situation)
Besides that I am hosting a program “World Report” at a Malaysian News Channel, PM TV from past 2 years. I have been the Editor-in-Chief of “Bolo Jawan”, a project of Pakistan Youth Change Advocates. I am a visiting lecturer of media and communication studies respectively.
Media is my passion and I am eager to learn new things about media and journalism. The only reason that I am participating in this course is to learn new techniques, concepts and trends of Digital Media and Disinformation that is very important today in the era of information bombardment.
This is my second course with Media Matters for Democracy and am thankful for your organization for selecting me for this course too. I attended my very first session today and undoubtedly it was a very information rich session. Looking forward for more fruitful and healthy sessions from you.
Hi,
I am Muhammad Adeel
Did my BA in Journalism and Political Science, after that i have writting Urdu columns in a local weekly newspaper.
Then did Msc International Relations and after that i has been teaching in a leading private college from 2013 to 2018.
Ccurrently doing M.Phil in International Relations and working as Tutor with AIOU.
Shah Khalid (Shah Jee)
Hailing From Tribal District Bajaur, Shah Jee has a post- graduate degree MA Journalism & Mass Communication and Persian Literature from the University of Peshawar. Shah Jee’s work focuses on environmentalism-deforestation, agriculture and climate change.
Shah Jee has 10 years work experience in media organizations. He has worked as a producer/reporter for Intermedia, Pakistan on their programmes Da Ulas Ghag, De Manzal Pa Lor, Khyber Jwand Jamak, Jawand Ao Chpiryal and Da Khushalia Saffar. He was feature producer/reporter for the Raabta Consultant Islamabad Pakistan District Bajaur Project. tShah Jee also worked as a news reporter for FM 96 International Radio Network and FM 93 Radio Dilbur Charsadda. He has been a journalism trainer for Intermedia and an interviewee on Radio Pakistan Peshawar’s Qadam Pa Qadam-a weekly magazine programme. Currently he is a senior reporter on Qadam Pa Qadam-and the Tribal News Network. He writes regularly for the monthly environmental magazine Ferozaan Karachi and the websites Push Sweden and Peshawartoday. Shah Jee is also a volunteer and social worker working for the rehabilitation of people with disabilities of District Bajaur.
Khalida Niaz, working as a journalist from last 8 years, Recently working with Tribal News network. working on human rights issues and women empowerment.
hello
my name is tayyab kashmiri
Work with neo News as reporter
Mass Communication from Aiou Islamabad
I am Hamza Rehman from Gujranwala. I am student of Bs Mass Communication & Media Studies in GIFT University, Gujranwala. I am working as research assistant with Dr.Shahid Minhas
hello
my name is khizar khan
Work with pak affairs channel is a editor
Mass Communication from abdul wali khan university mardan
Hi my name is Mohammad Shahzeb I belong to Tribal District Dara Adamkhel I have been working on social media with Tribal News Network for the last one year making videos.
AOA,
My name is Bilal Habib Ur Rehman. I am working as OSR/District Reporter with ARY News Rahim Yar Khan. I have a Master Degree in Political Science and an online certificate in journalism from University of PENN (USA). I have more than 12 years of experience in journalism.
Hello, I am Asim, a journalist based in Quetta. I have worked as a Reporter for Dawn, SAMAA, 92 and BOL in past and currently contributing to Voicepk.net and also associated with Balochistan Express Newspaper as a Reporter.
Naheed jehangir
I m Assistant media manager LRH.also worked with different Media organisations like PTV,Radio Pakistan,PPF, Media Matters,Tribal News Network as Presenter,Reporter,Producer.
Salaam everyone ,this is uzma from Islamabad.I have done MPhill in Mass communication and working as Deputy Controller News in Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation.I have vast experience in the field of both electronic and print media. I used to write articles and columns for different newspapers and magazines.I am also woking as broadcasters.
I am Hasban Ullah Journalist based in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. I am associated with Geo and Jang Media group.
This is Umar Bacha, an award wining working journalist based in Shangla, currently work as a reporter at Dawn and VoicePK. Also produce feature and in-depth stories for international media outlets. I work as a Newspaper, digital and broadcast journalist covering CPEC region.
Hi, @every one, My name is Abdul Rasheed and I am a Journalist. I started my career as journalist in 2010 as a reporter for daily news paper, In 2013 I join digital platform of a news channel and now my responsibilities are as news editor at Dawnnews.tv (digital) and I am here for learning more about current Trends of my sector…thanks
Hi all, Here is Rahim Bux Sagar, He is Multimedia Journalist based in Karachi, He has almost 10 years experience of journalism with reputable media organizations like, Jang, Geo, Radio Pakistan and Dawn.
Sagar is currently associated with dawn media group.
Hello, my name is Aneela Ashraf. I have been involved in journalism for 18 years. I joined Daily Khabareen and Channel 5 Multan as a reporter a year ago and also doing my M.Phill research . Before that, I was also associated with Dunya Group and Daily Jang. Women and children in South Punjab. I work for the deprived classes, while I am also responsible for the agriculture beat.i mso grateful to MMFD for giving me that opportunity and wishing them best wishes.
Regards
I am faheem Akhtar Gilgit based journalist, I did masters in Media and communication. Currently working as Bureau Chief of Daily Ausaf Gilgit and freelance journalist
Amjad Qaim Khani here Reporter from Bol News TV Karachi, working as Print and electronic media since a long time,
Hello .My name is Shahzeb Afzal and I am freelance video journalist based in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, currently work with 24 News and continue my BA journalism from AIOU .iam interested in digital journalism .
I’m Saad, a media graduate. From last 4,5 years I’m working, designing, executing counter violent extremism campaigns in different capacities.
I have been founding member of Pak Afghan youth forum and South Asia times both are Islamabad based lobbying and research start ups .
I have been trying to understand data analytics and merge it with different things in my own ways.
Geopolitics, security studies are my research areas. nowadays open source information, Twitter analytics, disinformation, fake news and war of narratives are my favorite
Hello everyone, My name is Muhammad Arbaz. I am from Multan and I am a fresh graduate of Mass Communication. Currently, I am doing an internship in Digital Media Wing, in which in one session our guest speaker was Sir Asad Baig and sir told us about this platform and course. I want to become a journalist that’s why I am here.
Thank you
HELLO ,I AM ALI ZAIB ,CONTENT & RUNDOWN PRODUCER 92 NEWS HD. I HAVE MORE THAN 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN PRINT,MAGAZINE AND BROADCAST JOURNALISM.