PFUJ to host international media conference in Karachi

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 27 April 2015

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists is organizing a three-day conference in Karachi aimed at discussing the media's impact on democracy and conflicts. Delegates from over 15 countries will participate in the event.
Summary

KARACHI: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists is to host a three-day international media conference, One World One Media, in Karachi in collaboration with International Federation of Journalists from May 1 to 3.

Dawn reported Monday that delegates from more than 15 countries including United States, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Afghanistan, Iran, India and Belgium will attend the conference.

The delegates will discuss media’s role in democracy and in ending conflicts; role of civil society, its uses and abuses in media; embedded journalism; concentration of media ownership; and global terrorism and role of media.

KEY POINTS:

Conference titled 'One World One Media' will take place from May 1 to 3.
Over 15 countries, including the US, UK, and Afghanistan, will be represented.
Key topics include media's role in democracy and the concentration of media ownership.
The event is a collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists.
Discussions will address global terrorism and the role of media.