A comprehensive five-day training workshop for enhancing the reporting skills of journalists across various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was concluded successfully at Changlagali here Friday.
The workshop, themed around freedom of expression and reporting skills, was organized by a non-governmental organization which was attended by both male and female journalists representing provincial government and private TV channels, newspapers and radio stations.
Renowned trainer Saifullah Khoso and senior journalist Fazal Rahman who led the workshop, gave a detailed briefing into journalistic reporting techniques and navigating information channels, particularly through the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The workshop also delved into the prevalent misuse of digital platforms in South Asian countries, shedding light on pertinent laws governing digital media. Throughout the workshop, journalists engaged in interactive sessions, including a symbolic simulation of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where discussions revolved around legislation concerning freedom of expression and the condemnation of laws restricting it. Group sessions facilitated discussions on fact-checking methodologies using online tools, with participants sharing personal experiences and observations. Furthermore, trainers Saifullah Khoso and Fazal Rahman introduced journalists to modern online tools for verifying news authenticity, particularly in the context of air and maritime accidents, through practical demonstrations.
