CEJ at IBA celebrates its 10-year journey in meaningful manner

CEJ at IBA celebrates its 10-year journey in meaningful manner

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The Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) at IBA marked its 10th anniversary with the event “A Decade of Excellence” at the JS Auditorium, City Campus. The gathering brought together journalists, academics, diplomats, and students to celebrate CEJ’s role in promoting ethical, innovative, and impactful journalism in Pakistan. IBA’s Executive Director, Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi, stressed the Centre’s significance in academia and highlighted the need to revisit the role of journalism in light of AI and democratic values. US Consul General Scott Urbom praised CEJ’s decade-long partnership with the US government, its contributions to press freedom, and nurturing future journalists. Renowned journalist Hamid Mir reflected on the increasing censorship in Pakistan, warning of its implications for press freedom and democracy.

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BUSINESS RECORDER

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8-25-2025

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4

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Education | Instructional Media Design

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IBA Karachi, CEJ anniversary, A Decade of Excellence, journalism in Pakistan, press freedom, censorship, ethical journalism, artificial intelligence, US Consulate Karachi, media training, democratic values

CEJ at IBA celebrates its 10-year journey in meaningful manner

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