Seminar on “Disinformation and Digital Media Literacy: Navigating Truth in the Age of Social Media” held
Chitral Times Report
ISLAMABAD: Media Cell to Counter Violent Extremism (CVE) under the Press Information Department (PID) successfully organized a thought-provoking seminar on “Disinformation and Digital Media Literacy: Navigating Truth in the Age of Social Media”, aimed at equipping youth with critical tools to discern truth in the digital age at Information Service Academy.
Director General, PID, Ms. Tahira Saeeda attended the event as the chief guest. The occasion was graced by the Project Director CVE, Mr. Shahid Imran Ranjha as well.
The seminar brought together media professionals, academia, and students for a dynamic dialogue on the rising challenges posed by misinformation in today’s fast-paced online landscape.
Acclaimed journalist and media analyst Mr. Aoun Abbas Sahi, known for his investigative reporting, emphasized on the government’s commitment to fostering media literacy and promoting factual integrity across digital platforms. He highlighted the pivotal role of informed citizens in a democracy and encouraged young participants to be responsible digital consumers and creators.
Mr. Aoun Abbas Sahi shed light on the consequences of disinformation on public perception, policy, and societal trust. He also shared real-world examples of journalistic integrity combating false narratives. He highlighted the importance of laws pertaining to the digital landscape of the country. He said that the youth of Pakistan should be especially aware of laws such as PECA that govern the digital world in Pakistan.
Mr. Talal Chaudhary, CEO of Tech Juice, shared insights into the evolving digital ecosystem and how tech platforms can be both sources of empowerment and misinformation. He stressed the need for digital literacy as a foundational skill in the 21st century. He highlighted the mechanism behind the various forms of misinformation and how truth can be distinguished from propaganda.
As part of CVE’s broader outreach initiative, students from leading institutions including International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), and the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) participated actively in the seminar, engaging with speakers and contributing to the discourse.
This seminar is part of CVE’s ongoing efforts to build an informed and digitally literate society, capable of navigating the complexities of modern media.
