University of Management and Technology (UMT) held a two-day International Conference on Media and Communication organized by the School of Media and Communication Studies (SMCS) in collaboration with the University of Punjab. The first day took place at UMT, and the second day at Punjab University.
The conference was graced by the special presence of Mr. Murtaza Solangi, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting,
Among the attendees were DG PEMRA Muhammad Akram, Rector UMT Dr. Asif Raza, Dean School of Media and Communication Studies Dr. Anjum Zia, DG UMT Ahmed Abdullah, Senior Journalist Sohail Warraich, Salman Ghani, Dr. Noshina, Dr. Altaf ullah Khan, Dr. Yaqub Bangash, and renowned media representatives from various private and public universities. A large number of faculty and students also attended the conference.
The conference hosted experts, researchers and media professionals across Pakistan including Turkey, the United States, and Canada. Over 70 research papers were presented on emerging trends in social media.
Dr. Anjum Zia, Dean School of Media and Communication Studies, expressed gratitude to the special guests and other participants, emphasizing the conference’s objective to address challenges in the field of journalism.
