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MIRPUR (AJK), Oct 21 (APP):Independent Urdu and the Department of Media and Communication Studies at the State-run University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) have signed a formal agreement to offer six-week paid internships to media students.
In this context, a day-long workshop on “Media Ethics” sponsored by Independent Urdu was held on Tuesday at the UAJK, also attended and addressed by Independent Urdu’s Senior Manager Haroon-ul-Rashid, Project Consultant Dr. Palwasha Khan Marwat, and Video Journalist Fahad Mazhar.
Addressing the students, Haroon-ul-Rashid stressed the need for ethical and responsible journalism, urging future journalists to verify facts and avoid spreading misinformation.
Dr. Palwasha Marwat said the internship would give students hands-on newsroom experience, with rotations across departments each week.
Department Coordinator Dr. Shahida Khaliq thanked Independent Urdu for the landmark initiative, calling it a valuable opportunity for students to connect classroom learning with professional practice.
Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Dr. Nadeem Haider Bukhari presented souvenirs to the Independent Urdu team. Earlier, Haroon-ul-Rashid met Vice Chancellor Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak to discuss future cooperation.