KARACHI: Greenwich Universitys Department of Media, Art & Design successfully organized two impactful sessions of a panel discussion series titled Navigating Fake News in the Digital Era, bringing together leading voices in journalism to dissect the growing threat of misinformation and highlight the critical role of responsible media practices.

Session 01, featured a dynamic exchange of ideas under the moderation of Dr. Sundus Basharat Ahmad, Assistant Professor and Program Manager of International Relations at DHA Suffa University. Esteemed panelists included:

• Mazhar Abbas Senior Journalist & Columnist, Geo News and Daily Jang

• Mubashir Mir Senior Journalist, Analyst & Resident Editor, Daily Pakistan

• Tariq Moin Siddiqui Bureau Chief, Geo News Karachi

• Syeda Hoor Shumail Editor-in-Chief, Pakistan State Time

• This session delved into the dangers of digital misinformation, the challenges faced by media professionals, and the ethical imperatives of truthful reporting. Students and attendees were encouraged to become more media literate and discerning consumers of information.

Session 02, moderated by Iqbal Jamil, broadcast journalist and lecturer at Greenwich University, brought together another panel of prominent media figures:

• Manzar Naqvi Editor-in-Chief, The Financial Daily

• Syed Khalid Mehmood Author, Journalist, Blogger & Analyst

• Muhammad Nazakat Ali Chief Editor, KarachiObserver.com
• Ali Asghar – PTV News, Karachi

The discussion revolved around strategies to enhance media credibility, the rampant spread of fake news, and the pressing need for accountability and ethics in journalism. Panelists shared personal experiences and actionable insights, urging future media professionals to uphold integrity in their reporting.

Both sessions served as a powerful platform for dialogue, reflection, and learning, reinforcing Greenwich Universitys commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility in media education.