SMI University Celebrates World TV Day 2021

Karachi, November 29, 2021 (PPI-OT):Sindh Madressatul Islam University’s Directorate of Broadcasting and Media Trainings (MTC) organized one-day seminar on the occasion of “World Television Day”, on topic of Evolution of Television in Pakistan at Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, on Tuesday 23rd November 2021 from 2pm to 5pm.

The Seminar started with Recitation of Holy Quran and National anthem of Pakistan. In Inaugural session Director MTC Mr. Mushtaq Muhammad welcomed all esteemed guests and students in the seminar and briefed about World Television Day. Mr. Tanveer Jamal (senior TV artist), gave his speech as keynote speaker at the event in which he addressed the issues of media and motivated the students to join television industry. Senior Broadcast journalist and Political Analyst Mr. Mazhar Abbas also highlighted the changing trends of media specifically current affairs and news section. Honourable Vice Chancellor SMI University Prof. Dr. Mujeeb Uddin Sahrai Memon expressed his views and thanked the dignitaries who attended the seminar.

Seminar on Evolution of Television in Pakistan consisted on 2 panel discussions covering entertainment and news sections of Television with renowned guest panellist. First panel discussion was named; TV as a Household: Journey of Its Diversity moderated by Ms. Hadia Khalil, lecturer Department of Media and Communication Studies with veteran and senior names of entertainment TV drama industry.

Mr. Kaiser Khan Nizamani, Actor, Director, Producer

Ms. Kaif Ghaznavi, Veteran TV Drama Actress

Mr. Tanveer Jamal, Senior TV artist, Director, Producer

Mr. Akbar Subhani, Senior TV Artist

Second panel discussion was about; Evolution of Television News in Pakistan. The panel moderated by Mr. Sadaquat Hussain, Program Manager MTC. The session as named discussed evolution process of news in Pakistani TV Channels. Guests of the panel discussion was:

Mr. Mazhar Abbas, Senior Broadcast Journalist, Political Analyst

Ms. Najia Ashar, Senior Broadcast Journalist, Consultant, Trainer

Mr. Masood Raza, Senior Broadcast Journalist, Anchor, Producer

Shields and souvenirs were distributed by Honourable Vice Chancellor SMI University to the guests and moderators.

For more information, contact:
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