166 Journalists from 18 Press Clubs and AUJW Attend RMNP Training Workshop at Uch Sharif
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shehzad Rana and senior editor Abdul Samad conduct practical sessions on digital journalism, news verification and professional video editing; RMNP President Ehsan Ahmed Sehar distributes certificates among participants
UCH SHARIF: Rural Media Network Pakistan (RMNP), in collaboration with Daily Nawa-i-Ahmedpursharqia, organised a one-day capacity-building training workshop titled “Strengthening Local Journalism: Skills, Ethics & Technology” at Uch Sharif, attracting 166 male and female journalists representing 18 press clubs and the Ahmedpur Union of Journalists Workers (AUJW) from different districts and towns of South Punjab.
The workshop was organised for members of the Journalists Alliance Pakistan (JAP) Rural and Town Press Clubs South Punjab Chapter, as part of efforts to strengthen the professional skills of local journalists and introduce them to modern reporting techniques and digital media practices.
The training was conducted by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shehzad Rana, former Chairman, Department of Media and Communication Studies, and Director of Community Broadcasting, Radio, TV and Film at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB).
Prof. Dr. Rana delivered comprehensive sessions on the practical requirements of contemporary journalism, following the distributed course outline. His sessions covered digital storytelling, the core values of news and its treatment in the rapidly evolving digital media environment.
Explaining the changing nature of news in the digital age, he highlighted the formula that news should be timely, impactful and truthful, while also being visual, short and shareable. He discussed five golden rules of Mobile Journalism (MoJo), the news-writing formula for social media and a three-step verification process that journalists should follow before sharing information.
RMNP President Ehsan Ahmed Sehar presents a training certificate to Uch Sharif-based woman journalist Ms Soniya Khan
In the second technical session, Abdul Samad, Senior Non-Linear Editor at the Department of Media and Communication Studies, IUB, delivered a practical demonstration on the post-production treatment of news content. His session covered voice-overs, visuals, sound, on-camera (OC) reporting and the essential editing stages following field reporting.
Participants were introduced to modern editing software and professional video-editing techniques through practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises, enabling them to understand how to improve the presentation and quality of their news reports.
The participants appreciated the interactive nature of the workshop and acknowledged the contribution of RMNP, Daily Nawa-i-Ahmedpursharqia and the host Uch Sharif Press & Media Club (Registered) in arranging the professional development activity.
On the occasion, social, political and literary figures from the region also welcomed the initiative, describing it as a positive contribution towards promoting media literacy and strengthening the professional capacity of local journalists.
Office-bearers of the Ahmedpur Union of Journalists Workers (AUJW), Ahmedpur East, pose for a photograph with RMNP President Ehsan Ahmed Sehar after receiving their training certificates.
RMNP President and JAP founder Ehsan Ahmed Sehar distributed certificates among the participating male and female journalists at the conclusion of the workshop.
The 166 participants represented the following 18 press clubs and journalists’ organisation from South Punjab:
“A female journalist, Ms Soniya Khan from Uch Sharif, also participated in the training workshop, highlighting the involvement of women journalists in the professional development initiative.”
- Tehsil Press Club Ahmedpur East
- Ahmedpur Union of Journalists Workers (AUJW), Ahmedpur East
- Press Club Samasatta
- Tehsil Sadar Bahawalpur Press Club
- Press Club Chani Goth
- Press Club Mubarakpur
- Press Club Naushera Jadid
- Press Club Khairpur Daha
- Press Club Musafirkhana
- Press Club Janpur
- Press Club Tranda Muhammad Panah
- Press Club Khan Bela
- Uch Sharif Press & Media Club (Registered)
- Press Club Shehr Sultan
- Press Club Khangarh Doaima
- Press Club Jhugi Wala
- Ahmedpur Media Club Ahmedpur East (Registered)
- Press Club Hatehji
A view of participants attending the RMNP training workshop at Al-Abbas Marriage Hall, Uch Sharif, with representatives of press clubs and the Journalists Alliance Pakistan’s South Punjab Chapter.
The workshop provided a valuable opportunity for journalists from rural and town press clubs across South Punjab to enhance their reporting, verification, digital storytelling and multimedia production skills.
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