City Desk
Islamabad: Dr.Shafaq Manzoor, a faculty member at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, has said that the media must become the voice of ordinary people.
Speaking on the occasion of PhD scholar Zaheer-ud-Din Babar’s thesis defence, Dr. ShafaqManzoor emphasized that whether it is traditional media or the rapidly emerging social media, amplifying the voices of marginalized and underprivileged segments of society should remain the media’s top priority.
Highlighting the challenges faced by male and female journalists, Dr. Shafaq Manzoor stressed the need for media professionals to remain attentive to the rapidly evolving trends in the media industry.
Responding to a question, she said that technological advancements had certainly transformed the media landscape, but its fundamental responsibilities remained unchanged.
It is worth mentioning that three of Dr. ShafaqManzoor’s students have successfully defended their PhD theses in recent days. With this achievement, Dr. Shafaq Manzoor completed a hat-trick, distinguishing herself among the faculty members.
