Lahore, The University of the Punjab is set to hold an important academic event, the Ph.D. Public Defense and Viva Voce Examination of Mr. Fahad Anis, a doctoral candidate in the discipline of Communication Studies. The event is scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Edward Said Boardroom located in the School of Communication Studies.

According to University of The Punjab, Mr. Fahad Anis’s dissertation is titled “Digital Media Usage Patterns for Disaster Communication in Pakistan.” This topic is particularly significant given the increasing reliance on digital media for disseminating information during disasters and emergencies in Pakistan and globally.

The public defense session offers an opportunity for faculty members, as well as MPhil and Ph.D. scholars, to engage with Mr. Anis’s research findings. His work promises to provide valuable insights into how digital media is used in the context of disaster communication, an area that has become increasingly crucial in the digital age.

The university encourages interested members of the academic community to attend the defense. This event not only marks a significant milestone in Mr. Anis’s academic journey but also contributes to the broader discourse on the role of digital media in crisis management and communication.

The session will allow attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the patterns and implications of digital media use during disasters, a topic that has profound implications for public safety, policy-making, and media practice in Pakistan and beyond.