ISLAMABAD
\nMedia Cell to Counter Violent Extremism (CVE) under the Press Information Department (PID) successfully organized a thought-provoking seminar on \u201cDisinformation and Digital Media Literacy: Navigating Truth in the Age of Social Media\u201d, aimed at equipping youth with critical tools to discern truth in the digital age.
\nThe event took place at Information Service Academy on Monday, where Director General, PID, Tahira Saeeda attended the event as the chief guest.
\nExecutive Director General, Information Service Academy, Imrana Wazir and the Project Director CVE, Shahid Imran Ranjha graced the occasion as well.
\nThe seminar brought together media professionals, academia and students for a dynamic dialogue on the rising challenges posed by misinformation in today\u2019s fast-paced online landscape.
\nAcclaimed journalist and media analyst Aoun Abbas Sahi, known for his investigative reporting, emphasized on the government\u2019s commitment to foster media literacy and promoting factual integrity across digital platforms.
\nHe highlighted the pivotal role of informed citizens in a democracy and encouraged young participants to be responsible digital consumers and creators. He also shed light on the consequences of disinformation on public perception, policy, and societal trust.
\nHe 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.
\nTalal Chaudhary, CEO of TechJuice, 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.
\nHe focused on the mechanism behind the various forms of misinformation and how truth can be distinguished from propaganda. This seminar is part of CVE\u2019s ongoing efforts to build an informed and digitally literate society, capable of navigating the complexities of modern media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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