Ahsan Iqbal Urges Diversification in Pakistani Media Beyond Political Reporting
14 Nov 2024, Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, addressed a distinguished audience of senior journalists, media leaders, policymakers, and academics at the Summit on "Journalism of The Future" by DW in Islamabad. As Chief Guest, Prof. Iqbal explored the critical challenges and transformative opportunities faced by the media amidst rapid technological advancements, emphasizing the crucial need for adaptation and responsibility in journalism.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Iqbal highlighted the transition from mass media to micro-media platforms driven by digital innovations. “Mass media once unified broad audiences, but today, micro-media allows diverse and often divisive voices to emerge,” he said. This shift, while empoweri...