03-11-2021
Inauguration of LCWU Web TV News Studio
LAHORE: Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza, Vice Chancellor Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) inaugurated newly established LCWU Web TV News Studio at Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Anjum Zia, Chairperson of department of Mass Communication along Dr. Faiza Latif, Mr. Naveed and faculty members were also present on the occasion. She said that the department has also developed new web TV under the supervision of worthy vice chancellor to facilitate faculty members and students and it worked successfully during the times of global pandemic.
Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza lauded the efforts of Dr. Anjum and her team for uplifting the department in all respects. Dr Faiza Latif thanked Dr Mirza for providing support for the development and up-gradation of the department. The Web TV News Studio will facilitate BS, MS students in their academic and research oriented tasks while enabling them to acquire professional knowledge and expertise in the field of Mass Communication
03-11-2021
Inauguration of Newly renovated and upgraded seminar room, “Dr. Mughees ud Din Sheikh seminar room” at Deptt. Of Mass Communication , LCWU
Lahore: Newly renovated and upgraded seminar room, “Dr. Mughees ud Din Sheikh seminar room” has been inaugurated at the Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU). In this regard, a ceremony was organized to recognize the contributions of veteran academian of Dr. Mughees ud Din Sheikh. This seminar room is named after Dr. Mughees ud Din Sheikh to recognize his efforts. At this occasion Dr. Bushra Mirza, VC Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), faculty members and a large number of students along the widow of Dr. Mughees and his son Mr. Ali Mughees were present on the occasion.
Addressing the ceremony, Prof Dr Bushra Mirza said that Dr. Mughess Din Sheikh’s contributions in the discipline of Mass Communication were undoubtedly great. Now, we can see his students are serving in the various fields and academia also. Dr. Faiza Latif, senior faculty member of the Department of Mass Communication, said while acknowledging the efforts of Late Dr. Mughees ud Din Sheikh, Dr. Mughees set the high standards of academic development and research. Now, our mission is to move forward towards making LCWU top ranked university of the world. She said this could only be possible through quality of education and research work so that the students could be developed as successful professionals and could be recognized in the world. The VC also appreciated the efforts of department and said that all these efforts could lead towards quality education. Prof Dr Anjum Zia extended her thanks to the VC and the guests including members of Dr. Mughees ud Din’s family for their presence. This up-graded seminar room will facilitate the BS, MS students as well as Ph.D scholars in their academic and research oriented tasks.
03-11-2021
Mehfil-e-Milad at the Department of Mass Communication under the supervision of Dr. Faiza Latif
Lahore: Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) has organised a Mehfil-e-Milad in the connection of the Rabi-ul-Awal to promote the teachings of Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Milad was held in the TV studio of the Department of Mass Communication of the university. The chairperson of department Dr. Anjum Zia, Dr. Faiza Latif, female faculty members like Dr. Sehrish, Ms. Shabana, Ms. Dure Ajam, Ms. Uzma Aleem Ms. Niza, staff and students attended the event. This event was arranged by the students of Semester V of BS Mass Communication, (evening program) under the supervision of Dr. Faiza Latif.
In her address, Dr. Anjum said that we need to follow the golden principles laid down by the greatest of mankind, Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) in all walks of life. Dr. Faiza said that we need to promote the message of Islam by providing equal educational opportunities to men and women without any gender discrimination and to enhance the rate of literacy in the light of Islam’s teachings
02-02-2021: Department of Mass Communication, LCWU organized a seminar on Kashmir Solidarity Day
Lahore: Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) organized a seminar as an indication of solidarity with the people of Indian occupied Kashmir in their legitimate struggle for right to self-determination on Tuesday morning. Ms. Mushaal Hussain Malik, Chairperson Peace & Culture Organization and wife of detained Kashmiri leader Mr. Muhammad Yasin Malik, Prof. Zafar Iqbal Sindhu, Writer and activist, Rai Muhammad Nawaz Khan Kharl, Chairman Kashmir Commission of Pakistan and Dr. Anjum Zia HoD Deptt. Of Mass Communication LCWU while expressing tribute to the unparalleled commitment of the Kashmiris for the attainment of the legitimate right to self-determination, highlighted grave human rights situation in the occupied valley and genocide being committed by Indian occupation forces.
Every year, February 5 is observed as a day of solidarity with Kashmiris. This year and year 2020, however, it comes after India stripped the region of its special status and imposed a lockdown. The Indian government had on August 5, 2019, repealed Article 370 of its constitution, stripping occupied Kashmir of its special status. It also divided up occupied Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories; one Jammu and Kashmir, and the other the Buddhist-dominated high altitude region of Ladakh. The bifurcation of the territory came into effect on October 31 2019.
Mr. Rai Muhammad Nawaz Khan Kharl, Chairman Kashmir Commission of Pakistan said that Kashmir was not an internal issue of India rather its solution was mandatory for regional stability and global peace. “Pakistan is stick on one stance and current government whole-heartedly supports the Kashmiris,” he opined. He said the sacrifices of Kashmiri people will not go in vain and they will see the dawn of independence one day.
Ms. Mushaal Hussain Malik, Chairperson Peace & Culture Organization was of the view that Kashmir was not internal problem of India but it was an international dispute. She said that the story of Kashmir was the story of Indian repression and conspiracies.
Speakers regretted the silence of international human rights organizations on the situation in occupied Kashmir. Prof. Zafar Iqbal Sindhu,said the blatant human rights violations there were not tolerable to the Pakistani nation. “Kashmir is an unfinished agenda of partition, which has created instability in the South Asia since both India and Pakistan are the nuclear powers, So global community must take it seriously”.
Moreover, Mr. Zafar Iqbal praised the efforts of Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza, Vice Chancellor LCWU, for raising voice for Kashmir issue, in this connection different events including a recent webinar organized by LCWU under the patronage of Dr. Bushra Mirza was a successful attempt to raise voice for Kashmiries.
Dr. Anjum Zia, HoD of Mass Communication Department said that India should stop denying ground realities, must come out of illusions and accept the fact that it cannot suppress the voice of Kashmiris with brute force and conspiracies. She further criticized the Indian media for being obsessed with enmity of Pakistan. A strict lockdown and communications blackout has been in place in occupied Kashmir since August 5, 2019. Forcing people offline has crippled the economy and made it impossible to pay utility bills, make applications or just send a message to family outside the stricken zone , now we can well imagine the atrocities of locked down after being in locked down for few days due to pandemic.
In her concluding remarks, Dr Anjum Zia expressed her solidarity with the people of Kashmir and thanked the participants. Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan and the prevailing situation demands unity in ranks of people from all walks of life to effectively and forcefully raise the plight of Kashmiri people at international level, said Dr. Anjum Zia. The seminar was attended by a large number of teachers and students of LCWU and media persons
04-02-2021 to 08-02-2021
Five Day Electronic Media Training course on “Freedom of Expression Information and Elections”
Dr. Faiza Latif
Ms. Ayesha
Ms. Niza attendees
February 24, 2021: The message of Kashmiris is effectively reaching all over the world thanks to the new generation. Students can shake up the international community through social media. The bitter reality of India's aggressive occupation of Kashmir and human rights violations calls into question the legitimacy of the United Nations. The sun of Kashmir's independence is about to rise. These views were expressed by the speakers while addressing the Kashmir Solidarity Conference at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU).
The conference was addressed by Chairman Kashmir Committee and Federal Minister Shehar Yar Afridi, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Bushra Mirza, analyst Salman Abid, Head of Freedom for All Munzar Elahi, Chairperson Punjab Women Protection Kaniz Fatima and Chairman Kashmir Committee Rai Nawaz Kharal. The conference was jointly organized by the Department of Mass Communication and the NGO Freedom for All. The conference was attended by Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments and students from various departments. To highlight the atrocities committed in Occupied Kashmir and Indian barbarism, the students presented a play. The Department of Fine Arts exhibited paintings which were inaugurated by Federal Minister Shehryar Khan Afridi and vice chancellor Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza.
At the suggestion of Shehryar Afridi, the conference participants observed a minute of silence in solidarity with the Kashmiris. Shehryar Afridi said that humanity has been sobbing in Kashmir for 150 years. It is important for today's women to understand the persecution of Kashmiris. It is necessary to know why Kashmiris are not getting freedom despite their sacrifices. Chairman Kashmir Committee said that we need to work hard for the independence of Kashmir. The world is silent on the atrocities committed against Kashmiris. We have to break this silence. We have to raise our voice in favor of Kashmiris. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza said that in occupied Kashmir those who raise their voice are put in jails. We have to use every forum to raise our voice for Kashmiris
Dr. Bushra Mirza said that holding conferences on such topics in educational institutions is welcome. India has imposed curfew in occupied Kashmir for more than a year and a half. The international community and the UN should take note of the barbarism and oppression in occupied Kashmir. Lahore College for Women University will continue to raise the voice of unarmed Kashmiri sisters and brothers. Dr. Anjum Zia, Chairperson, Department of Mass Communication, said that war is fought not only on the battlefield but also through pen and social media. Munzar Elahi said that the vision of the younger generation regarding Kashmir needs to be more clarified. The sun of independence will soon rise in Kashmir. Kaniz Fatima said that the fate of the people of the region would change only after the Kashmir dispute was resolved. The international community must find an immediate solution to this problem.
03-3-2021
Punjab Minister for Higher Education and IT Raja Yasir Humayun visits department of Mass Communication of Lahore College for Women University
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Higher Education and IT Raja Yasir Humayon visited department of Mass Communication of Lahore College for Women University and interacted with the students of Mass Communication along holding meetings with the worthy Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Dr Bushra Mirza, Dr. Anjum Zia, HoD of Mass Communication and the faculty of the Mass Communication.
While talking to the students Provincial Minister Raja Yasir Humayun said under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, provincial government was taking all required measures for the betterment of students during coronavirus epidemic. The provincial minister highlighted different successful operations of government related to the development of IT sector and higher education during the last two years.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Bushra Mirza and Chairperson Department Dr Anjum Zia briefed the Minister about the equipments, studios and laboratories set up in the department.
He was interviewed for the FM radio and web TV of Lahore College for Women University during his visit to the Department of Mass Communication.
Punjab Minister for Higher Education Raja Yasir Humayun has said that career counseling centres will be set up in educational institutions of Punjab to guide students besides launching a web portal soon.
The Minister lauded the achievements and said that his department wished to introduce learning management system in all the universities.
Funds had been released to the Punjab Higher Education for development of software for this purpose, he added. The minister also held a question and answers session with the students and briefed them about his department and the Punjab government’s performance in the education sector and future plans. Moreover, the minister had a candid discussion session with the faculty of the Mass Communication in the presence of Dr. Bushra Mirza, VC of LCWU and various issues related to the development of higher education were also discussed
2020
Department of Mass Communication, LCWU organized a seminar on Kashmir Solidarity Day
10-02-2020
Venue: Iqra Auditorium LCWU Lahore
To express solidarity with the people of Indian occupied Kashmir in their legitimate struggle for right to self-determination, a seminar in the connection of Kashmir Solidarity Day was organized by the Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) at its varsity auditorium. Mr. Syed Fakhar Imam, Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir as the chief guest of the occasion, along Uzma Kardar, Provincial Member Assembly and member Kashmir Committee, Mr. Salman Ghani, Senior Analyst and Journalist, Dunya TV, Mr. Sajjad Mir, Senior Journalist, Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza, VC LCWU, and Dr. Anjum Zia HoD Deptt. Of Mass Communication LCWU while expressing tribute to the unparalleled commitment of the Kashmiris for the attainment of the legitimate right to self-determination, highlighted grave human rights situation in the occupied valley and genocide being committed by Indian occupation forces.
Mr. Syed Fakhar Imam, Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir said that Kashmir was not an internal issue of India rather its solution was mandatory for regional stability and global peace. “Pakistan is stick on one stance and current government whole-heartedly supports the Kashmiris,” he opined. He said the sacrifices of Kashmiri people will not go in vain and they will see the dawn of independence one day. Dr Bushra Mirza, VC of LCWU, was of the view that Kashmir was not internal problem of India but it was an international dispute. She said that the story of Kashmir was the story of Indian repression and conspiracies. Speakers regretted the silence of international human rights organizations on the situation in occupied Kashmir. Uzma Kardar said the blatant human rights violations there were not tolerable to the Pakistani nation. “Kashmir is an unfinished agenda of partition, which has created instability in the South Asia since both India and Pakistan are the nuclear powers, So global community must take it seriously” said Mr. Sajjad Mir.
Salman Ghani, Senior Analyst and Journalist, Dunya TV, said that Modi was following Hindutva philosophy and it had also exposed India’s false claims of biggest democracy and secular state of the world. He said that Pakistan was countering India successfully at international forums.
Salman Abid, Senior Journalist and columnist was also of the view that BJP government was implementing philosophy of extremist Hindu organization RSS. He said that the present crisis in Kashmir had vindicated two-nation theory that the demand for the separate homeland by the Muslims was justified. Dr. Anjum Zia, HoD of Mass Communication Department said that India should stop denying ground realities, must come out of illusions and accept the fact that it cannot suppress the voice of Kashmiris with brute force and conspiracies. She further criticized the Indian media for being obsessed with enmity of Pakistan.
In her concluding remarks, Dr Bushra Mirza, VC of LCWU expressed her solidarity with the people of Kashmir and thanked the participants. Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan and the prevailing situation demands unity in ranks of people from all walks of life to effectively and forcefully raise the plight of Kashmiri people at international level, said the VC The seminar was attended by a large number of teachers and students of LCWU and media persons.
National Women Day
12-02-2020
Venue: Iqra Auditorium LCWU Lahore
On February 12, 2020 Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University holds an event based on “ National Women’s Day” to pay a tribute to the most hard working women, who are effortly working to set up the record for those women who lose their hopes. This event was designed in collaboration with “Strengthening Participatory Organization” for celebrating averments and contribution of women who make Pakistan Proud. The session was started with the welcome address to our respective guest by Head of the Department of Mass Communication “Dr. Anjum Zia”. After that, session was proceeded by the Deputy Secretary Human Rights and Minorities Department at Government of Punjab “Mr. Muhammad Yousaf” who highlighted the role and importance of women in society, Regional Coordinator SPO Lahore “Mr. Shah Nawaz Khan” explains the objective of event and introduction of Pakistan Forum for Democratic Policing. Extending and making the event more interesting there was a theatre performance on women protection act and role of police creating safe space for women by Satranga Theatre. Number of guests aligns in this session and lime lighted the role of women and its beauty of working with hardships in patriarchal society. Chief Guests were the Member of Provincial Assembly and Chairperson Gender mainstreaming Committee “Ms. Uzma Kardar” and former justice LHC “Ms. Nasira Javed Iqbal” spoke on achievements of Pakistani Women in different fields and way forwards it also includes the respected speakers, Women Right Activists “Ms. Mehnaz Rafi, Ms. Neelam Hussain, Syeda Ghulam Fatima” and last but not the least Superintendent of Police Anti-riot and Dolphin force “Aisha Butt”.
This event was wrapped up by the vote thanks note by the Vice Chancellor of Lahore College for Women University “Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza”. In the end of the session Awards were distributed among the speakers and the event ended by the group photo. Refreshments were also served to them.
19-02-2020
Department of Mass Communication, LCWU organized a seminar on Raising Awareness about Role of Police in Society
Venue: Student Service Centre LCWU Lahore
Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, organized a seminar for creating awareness on role of Police in society. Head of the Dolphin squad, SP Ayesha Butt, along five woman constables, Prof. Dr. Anjum Zia, head of Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, representatives of media, academia and a large number of students of LCWU were also present on this occasion. SP Ayesha Butt told the participants of the seminar that the police department has taken strategic steps to maintain law and order situation in Punjab.
She further added that we could not forget the sacrifices of police personnel in the line of their duty. Moreover Constables Iqra Munir, Ammara, Nargis, Umme Kalsoom, Shahzadi Saleem also shared their experiences.“Coming together and sharing of such rich experiences ranging from hard core policing functions to different thematic areas, augurs well for the utility of this retreat exercise,” Prof. Dr. Anjum Zia elaborated.
The speakers and participant also asked the government to increase financial, human and technical resources of police in all districts. They said that the number of lady police constables and female officers should be increased in all police stations in order to eliminate gender inequality. At the end, Prof. Dr. Anjum Zia paid tribute to the sacrifices of police and also praised the role of Anti Riots Force, and efforts of women working in Police department.
The seminar was attended by a large number of teachers and students of LCWU and media persons.
03-04-2020
LCWU (Department of Mass Communication) Launches Web TV for Covid 19 Awareness
Department of Mass Communication Launched LCWU Web TV. The purpose of this Web TV is to create awareness among 14000 students in particular and public at large regarding corona virus pandemic. During this difficult time it was decided to communicate with pertinent audiences through the Web TV. Launch of Web TV would uplift the standard of higher education culture through digital means. It would bridge the communication within teachers and students and also serve as source of education/counseling services to citizens.
In a statement Vice Chancellor Lahore College for Women University Professor Dr. Bushra Mirza said that LCWU Web TV was launched in view of the digital age requirements and the current situation in the country. ''LCWU will stand side by side with the government and the public in this time of difficulty. It's time to do something for the country and humanity. By the grace of Allah, this difficult time will pass.'' Research based activities in the university would be shared through Web TV.
It will broadcast all the Conferences, Seminars, Symposiums and Lectures to be held at the University. Over 14,000 students will get direct benefit from the project. Documentaries and social issues, as well as student-created projects, will also be broadcasted along with the public service programs. LCWU Web TV launched under the supervision of Dr. Anjum Zia Chairperson Department of Mass Communication along with team members Naveed iqbal Assistant professor Film & TV and Ahmad Kazim TV Engineer
2019
IUCPSS Declared FM 96.6 its Media Partner
2nd episode of International student convention 2019 is going to take place from 15th to 19th April, 2019 at Royal Palm Golf and Country Club, Lahore. FM 96.6 is providing quality broadcasting services in terms of Information, Education and Entertainment and promoting students to become better professionals in their respective areas of interest. Due to effective and dynamic broadcasting services, IUCPSS declared FM 96.6 as its media partner.
IUCPSS further is much impressed with working of FM team and extended appreciation by offering stall worth Rs 50,000/- honorary and provide opportunity to exhibit and showcase activities/ specializations of Department of Mass Communication in the Exp. Where more than fifty (50) ambassadors of different Universities from the world are participating and more than Seventy (70) Universities delegates from Pakistan are becoming part of this international student convention and Expo 2019.
INAUGRATION OF TV-STUDIO
Lahore: Inaugural ceremony of Anjum Zia TV studio occurred on 25th April, 2019. The TV studio is a part of HEC project and is developed under the supervision of Chairperson Department, Dr. Anjum Zia herself and Mr. Nadeem Iqbal to meet the needs of students and facilitate them in their projects. It was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of LCWU, Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor.
“ I have always been interested in Mass Communication.” She said while sharing her valuable insight after the screening of some brilliantly creative short films produced by the students of Mass Communication.
At this occasion deans along with HOD’s, directors and the faculty of the department were present to observe the inaugural ceremony.
After the recitals, the Chairperson of the Department, Dr. Anjum Zia opened the ceremony with an extremely humble and thoroughly motivating welcome address. She appreciated the faculty, her students and their efforts for the development of the department. She talked about her efforts and the difficulties she overcame by the support of her teaching and non-teaching staff. “People consider their workplace as their second home but I think this department is my first home.”
The efforts of students from Semester VIII of Mass Communication in the form of some excellent short films were showcased and complimented by the Guest of Honor, Vice Chancellor LCWU, Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor who gave the closing speech.
The Chairperson proposed a vote of thank to the Vice Chancellor which concluded the ceremony.
CELEBRATION OF 10th ANNIVERSERY OF CAMPUS RADIO FM 96.6
Lahore: Festive celebrations of 10th anniversary of FM 96.6 of Deptt. Of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University attracted Syed Samsam Bukhari, Minister of Information and Culture, Punjab along varied professionals from media studies academia, journalists and representatives of development sector.
Syed Samsam Bukhari, Minister of Information and Culture was the chief guest who, speaking on the occasion, appreciated the efforts of faculty to mark the significance of environmental issues through this year’s FM radio anniversary’s theme of tree plantation. He further observed that LCWU’s campus radio FM 96.6 had become a voice of women along fulfilling the educational and societal issues’ needs of the varsity students.
Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor, Vice Chancellor of LCWU, praised performance of campus FM Radio 96.6 and its contributions for the betterment of the LCWU’s students. Dr. Anjum Zia, Head of Mass Communication Department, said that the significance of radio could not be denied in this age and role of campus radio have increased manifolds. As it is a key medium for universities to reach out to and interact with their communities. She further said, “we have been highlighting the issues of grave concern through our campus radio like educational, economical, women empowerment and this year, we pledge to create awareness through our radio about tree plantation to achieve the dream of cleaner and greener Pakistan.”
On the eventful day, a rally was arranged on the theme based on “Tree Plantation” in which a large number of students and teachers from different departments of varsity took part and made various charts, placards and posters which were based on the theme. Plantation activity was also held as students and teachers planted plants at university.
Furthermore, many other competitions were organized at auditorium to mark the ten successful years of campus radio. Talented students of university participated in various competitions such as singing, Husn-e-Qirat, Husn-e-Naat, script writing, the winners of Public service messages were awarded by prizes and certificates given by the Vice Chancellor and chief guest. Dr. Anjum Zia congratulated the winners and the participants. A cake cutting ceremony was also held in the auditorium. She concluded the event by appreciating students on their outstanding performances and presented a thankful speech to the guests.
Several media professionals were also present who appreciated the efforts of Dr Anjum Zia, Chairperson of LCWU Department of Mass Communication and her team, for providing a platform to the young students of LCWU to voice them through the medium of radio.
Ms. Shireen Asad, former director of directorate of student affairs LCWU, Dr. Bushra Hameed Associate professor of Punjab University’s Institute of Communication Studies, Mr. Shahnawaz, representative of SPO, and others were also present. Umer Nazir, Assistant Director of FM 96.6, presented an annual report of the campus radio.
DC PROJECT DISPLAY
Date: 02-05-2019
Time: 11:00 am
Venue: Student Service Centre, LCWU, Lahore
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION, LCWU ORGANIZED A SEMINAR “KASHMIR ISSUE: A CRISIS BEYOND BOUNDARIES”
Lahore: Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) organized a seminar “Kashmir Issue: A Crisis beyond Boundaries” at varsity auditorium. Mr. Aslam Iqbal, Provincial Minister for Information, Government of Punjab, as the chief guest of the occasion, along Prof. Dr. Mughees uddin Sheikh, Dean at UMT, Mr. Salman Ghani, Senior Analyst and Journalist, Dunya TV, Mr. Salman Abid, Senior Journalist and columnist, Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza, VC LCWU, and Dr. Anjum Zia HoD Deptt. Of Mass Communication LCWU stressed on the solution of Kashmir issue for regional and global peace.
Mr. Aslam Iqbal, Provincial Minister for Information, Government of Punjab said that Kashmir was not an internal issue of India rather its solution was mandatory for regional stability and global peace. “Pakistan is stick on one stance and current government whole-heartedly supports the Kashmiris,” He further said.
Dr Bushra Mirza, VC of LCWU, was of the view that Kashmir was not internal problem of India but it was an international dispute. She said that the story of Kashmir was the story of Indian repression and conspiracies.
“Kashmir is an unfinished agenda of partition, which has created instability in the South Asia since both India and Pakistan are the nuclear powers, So global community must take it seriously” Prof. Dr. Mughees uddin Sheikh, Dean of School of Media Studies at UMT.
Salman Ghani, Senior Analyst and Journalist, Dunya TV, said that Modi was following Hindutva philosophy and it had also exposed India’s false claims of biggest democracy and secular state of the world. He said that Pakistan was countering India successfully at international forums.
Salman Abid, Senior Journalist and columnist was also of the view that BJP government was implementing philosophy of extremist Hindu organization RSS. He said that the present crisis in Kashmir had vindicated two-nation theory that the demand for the separate homeland by the Muslims was justified. Dr. Anjum Zia, HoD of Mass Communication Department said that India should stop denying ground realities, must come out of illusions and accept the fact that it cannot suppress the voice of Kashmiris with brute force and conspiracies. She further criticized the Indian media for being obsessed with enmity of Pakistan.
In her concluding remarks, Dr Bushra Mirza, VC of LCWU expressed her solidarity with the people of Kashmir and thanked the participants. The seminar was attended by a large number of teachers and students of LCWU and media persons.
16-17/11/2019 2-Days Residential Forum (Youth-LED Policy Forum 2019)
Students of BS Semester VII attended 2-Day residential forum on 16th-17th November 2019 at SOLF School of Leadership Foundation.
Key Points:
- · Provides a Platform where students can register their to discuss specific issues as a youth and play role in Society.
- · Through this platform students can easily get a chance highlight and promote those issues in front of ministries for implementation.
- · They Introduce the LOL (Ladder of Learning) concept to encourage and motivate the youth to use social media as effective platform.
- · With this LOL concept they teach the youngsters how to cop with your internal fear.
28-11-2019 PSM PROJECT DISPLAY
Date: 28-11-2019
Time: 11:00 am
Venue: Student Service Centre, LCWU, Lahore
10-11-2019 International Human Rights Days at 10th December, 2019 at Al- Hamra Hall -II from 09:30 to 01:00 PM Government of Punjab Human Rights & Minorities Affairs Department is celebrating international human Rights Days at 10th December, 2019 at Al- Hamra Hall -II from 09:30 to 01:00 PM. Students of BS-I Session (2019-23) attended this day.
The Role of He in Empowerment of She
Lahore: “Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University upholds for gender equality for the development of nation” said the speakers at a seminar titled “The Role of He in Empowerment of She” organized by the department of Mass Communication here on Monday 27th March 2017.
The event started with the name of Allah Almighty followed by an introductory speech by the host of the day, giving an introduction about the productions of the department about the women empowerment.
Dr. Rukhsana Kausar, Vice Chancellor of Lahore College for Women University, was also present at the occasion. While praising the efforts of faculty of department of Mass Communication Dr. Rukhsana Kausar said, “women are coming forward in many fields and we would like to see more women coming out of there restricted zones and living free lives.”
The welcome address was given by the chairperson of the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Anjum Zia, who emphasized on the importance of women empowerment saying, “as it is said that there is a woman behind every successful man, the same way there I believe man behind every successful woman.”
Display of some in house productions of students of mass communication on the important subject of women empowerment and the role of women in developing our society was also appreciated.
Justice (R) Nasira Javed Iqbal, Chief guest of the event, appreciated the efforts of the Department and the University and encouraged to have more events like these adding, “Women have as much right to get empowered and express themselves as the men of the society.”
The guest speakers for the event include, Barrister USA , Tauqeer Nisar, drama artist said “Women are as much part of the society as men and they should be given equal opportunities to them.”
Waqar Ahmad Vains, a film maker, Media Initiative CEO admired the great works of the students and encouraged them to keep working in the right direction with passion and gave advice saying “we should make a better man so that he can treat the women rightly. ”As it is wholly felt by the society that if the women is empowered the man will be un-empowered, hence this fear makes the greatest barrier for the females.
Huma Price, Barrister UK, appreciated the works and encouraged the females to think for themselves, “if you are not going to stand for yourself, no one else is going to. You have to do it yourself.”
Sohail Warraich, anchorperson discussed about the role of females in the media and different programs that are being run for the empowerment of women in our society.
On the whole, the event was a great success and the important message of the role of “He” in empowering the “She” was delivered wisely.
World Press Freedom Day 2016
Dept. of Mass Comm. LCWU celebrates World Press Freedom Day 2016.
Lahore: Media conglomerates and issues of ownership are the biggest impediments in the way of press freedom in Pakistan, said the speakers of a seminar held by the dept. of Mass Communication of Lahore College for Women University here at varsity’s Student Service Center.
According to the details, Salman Ghani, Chief guest on the occasion, along other worthy speakers Saadia Salahuddin, renowned journalist and writer of The News, Asif Sindhu, News Producer at 92 channel and Vice President of EMRA, Nasarullah Malik, eminent journalist were of the view that issues of media ownership, advertisers, government, and even extremists had been the major pressures on Pakistani media.
Faiza Latif, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication Department, welcomed the guests and talked about the importance of Press freedom for the development of country. Today’s seminar focused on “Access to information and fundamental freedom”.
Salman Ghani, chief guest at the seminar, enthralled the audience by his optimistic note and said it’s a day when people should take oath to maintain freedom of expression while celebrating this day. “I am so hopeful about the future of media in Pakistan because young women and men like you are coming in this field. Now you have to take the responsibility of giving entire fact in responsible way so this country’s independence and sovereignty can be maintained,” Ghani lauded while talking to the audience
The guest speaker Mr. Asif Sindhu spoke about the limitations journalists face in their professional tenure. He revealed the motive behind numerous Media Houses and Newspapers agency saying that the owner of the media houses aimed to earn money by all means. He further said that Media Houses won’t reveal the truth and would never do so. “Social Media is more effective in terms of revealing the truth to the public. Media is now an industry and its time that the young generation play an effective role in change of the existing scenario,” he concluded.
Saadia Salahuddin while sharing her views and experiences about press freedom said that most hurting factor in the spread of news was the gathering of facts. As there were certain no go areas in Pakistan for reporting in media.
Nasarullah Malik said that Pakistani media is free but not responsible at all. “Now there is need of responsible media which is mandatory for the development of any country,” he elucidated.
Dr. Anjum Zia, Head of Mass Communication Department was also present at the seminar along with other faculty members of Mass Communication Department. Dr. Zia said that the views of today’s session were the beacon for the student of deptt. of Mass Communication, LCWU. “Moreover the issues of ownership and advertisers are the major impediments in the way of free press and media because of these pressures fact can’t be reached to the masses,” She explained.
Awareness about Cyber Crime
Lahore: Deptt of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, organised a seminar about cybercrime to create awareness about cybercrime among students of varsity here on Friday morning at varsity’s student service centre. Among the speakers Rizwaan Arshard, senior investigator FIA cyber Crime, Shahid Hassan, Deputy Director FIA cybercrime, Cyber Crime, and M Huzair Awan, world’s Youngest IT expert,were included whereas Dr. Mushtaq Mangat Sectary General Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, Dr. Anjum Zia, Chairperson Department of Mass Communication, were also present on the occasion.
Faiza Latif, Assistant Professor at Deptt. Of Mass Comm. LCWU, elucidated the significance of internet while taking about the threats of cybercrime and welcomed the guests and students. Rizwaan Arshad and Shahid Hasan explained about the potential threats of cyber bullying and crime among Pakistani users. They said that Pakistan lacked behind in the field of legislation regarding IT than other developing countries like India had its first IT policy in the year 2000. “It’s need of the hour that we should have an IT and ICT policy in Pakistan, so we can combat with this issue,” said Shahid Hasan.
Huzair Awan, despite his tender age with his amazing public speaking capabilities enthralled the audience. He talked about the potential threats of internet usage if used carelessly and suggested it’s only you anauser who can safe himself or herself.
Dr. Anjum Zia while thanking the audience said that it was quite fruitful session about cybercrime as it informed the students of university. “Internet and Social Media are so powerful nowadays that we cannot escape out of the clutches of contemporary media, so we can also not escape out of cybercrimes if we are not vigilant. So students and youth must be careful while using social media and internet technologies”, she concluded.
This session was part of Social Action project of BS students of department of Mass Communication, LCWU.
Workshop about usage of E-Library USA
Lahore: A workshop about usage of E-Library USA was conducted by the Department of Mass Communication Lahore College for Women University, Lahore in collaboration with Information Resource Center, Public Affairs Section of U.S. Consulate General Lahore.
The guest speaker was Mr. Aurangzeb from Information Resource Center, Public Affairs section spoke about the new virtual library named eLibrary USA which provided access to journals, eBooks, video, audio and other multimedia content. He elaborated the usage of eLibrary USA while telling about its databases like Gale, ProQuest, Jstor, ebrary and many others. The websites and social networking pages were provided to avail the opportunity. “The membership requirement for eLibrary is to be above 18 years of age,” said the presenter while talking to audience. In the end, Dr. Anjum Zia presented her vote of thanks and the workshop concluded with an interactive question answer session.
Department of Mass Communication, LCWU celebrates its Campus radio’s 5th Anniversary
Lahore: ‘Voice of LCWU FM 96.6 being a Campus Radio of department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University has been successfully providing hands on training to the students of Mass Communication & fulfilling the academic and professional needs,’ said the Chief Guest, Dr. Mughees ud Din Sheikh, former Dean of Social Sciences & Ex-Director of ICS, PU and Speakers on the occasion of fifth anniversary of FM 96.6 here in Student Service Centre of Varsity.
The celebration of campus radio’s fifth anniversary followed a week of celebratory events featuring a poster competition, a singing competition and a day with media expertise.The major celebratory event featured a day with media expertise. The chief guest of the event was Mr. Mughees-ud-Din Sheikh, Fromer Dean of Social Sciences University of Punjab. Mr. Mustafa Kamal Senior Broadcaster at Radio Pakistan, Mr. Gulzar Usmani, Former Station director FM 96.6, and Mr. Tanveer Shahzad from Voice of Germany also shared their views on this occasion.
The event started off with Tilawat-e-Quran and the welcome address ofActing Head of Mass Communication Department, Faiza Latif followed by beautiful presentation of Kalam-e-Iqbal. Mr. Umer Nazir, Assistant Producer FM 96.6 and Amna Saeed, student of Mass Communication, successfully carried out the event as hosts. Extensive report was put forth by Mr. Adil Aziz about the journey of FM 96.6 through years.
The event featured a conversational session of respected guests regarding the effective media working via broadcast channels specially radio. “In this information era, radio plays potential role for the development of communities. With the innovation in technology web radio has proven successful in fulfilling the requirement of the modern day society,” said Dr. Mughees-ud-Din Sheikh. According to Ms. Faiza Latif the Campus Radio FM 96.6 was not only platform for the training of students but was also lived up to equally provide them both education and information. “The success of FM 96.6 is due to patronage of our worthy Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sabiha Mansoor besides the outcome of proper team work as shown by faculty and technical staff of Mass Communication department. This has produced professional anchor persons and script writers who are currently working in different organizations at local & national level. It is not only pride for department of Mass Communication but also for the entire University,’ Ms. Latif was of the view. While talking about the future prospects she emphasized for upgradation of campus radio by installing more state of the art recording booths along department’s future plans of web based campus Radio.
Dr. Ayesha Roohi, Incharge Faculty of Social Sciences of LCWU congratulated Ms. Faiza Latif and the efforts of her team. “The Campus Radio owes its success to both the teaching as well as technical staff of the radio. I want to thank my faculty as well as technical staff for they are responsible for the wide recognition and success of our campus radio. Where it stands today is totally because of the team effort of all staff,” said Dr. Roohi.
Eventually certificates were distributed among participants and guests were presented with bouquets as a vote of thanks.
An amazing event being the poster competition showed the creativity of the students of Mass Communication department. Almost more than 50 posters were displayed throughout the department, reflecting the true spirit of celebration of campus radio’s fifth anniversary. Dr. Riffat Dar, Incharge Faculty of Visual Arts & Design, LCWU, Mansoor Malik, Senior Staff Reporter, The Dawn, Lahore, along Adil Aziz were the judges.
Whereas another event of celebration was a signing competition conducted by Mass Communication department to promote emerging talents in singing. A total of 20 students participated in the event. The judge’s panel consisted of Ustaad Anayat Ali Khan, and Dr. Azra from Urdu Department. Winners Khushboo Chaudhry, Amna Sajjad and Shazia being first, second and third, were awarded with prizes at the end of the both events. Appreciation certificates were distributed by Ms. Faiza Latif among all the participants and organizers.
The three-day celebrations of Campus Radio’s fifth anniversary concluded with a cake cutting ceremony.
Project Display of Development Communication by Students of Mass Communication
Lahore: “The activities of students of Mass Communication reflect the understanding and sensitivity that our students possess for the significant social issues,” said Prof. Dr. Sabiha Mansoor, Vice Chancellor LCWU while talking to media reporters at inaugural ceremony of Project Display of Development Communication.
The students of BS (Hons) Semester VI, Department of Mass Communication organized a creative display of their projects for the course of Development Communication, which was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of LCWU, Prof. Dr. Sabiha Mansoor. While appreciating the efforts of students she encouraged them to be an active part of contemporary media industry. On this occasion, Deans along directors of various wings of varsity including Dr. Ayesha Roohi, Ms. Shireen Asad, HoDs of different departments and faculty members came to have a look at the projects and praised not just the students also the supervision of the Head of Department, Ms. Faiza Latif and the teachers for being a source of motivation for their students.
Under the supervision of Mr. Zaeem Yasin, students worked on the issues of Say No to Drugs, Recycling, Food Processing, Malnutrition, Pollution Free World, Pure Drinking Water, Road Safety, Child Labor, Elimination of Polythene Bags etc. Divided into seventeen different groups the students of Mass Communication exhibited seventeen brilliant projects, each of which portraying the issues of sheer importance and each was unique in itself. The students showcased their topics through self-designed tools, models, posters and models. In spite of the discouraging hot climate, the thorough interest of students, their extreme hard work and the passion to play their part for the development of society made the Development Communication Campaign an absolute success.
Country’s leading Anchorpersons Trained LCWU’s Students at a Workshop organized by Deptt. of Mass Communication
The department of Mass communication, Lahore College for Women University is serving as a training ground to young aspiring Women Journalists while preparing them to compete the growing media industry, Various Speakers said in a workshop organized on ‘News Casting and Anchoring Techniques’ to technically guide students interested in electronic media broadcasting here in LCWU.
Young RJ’s from FM 101Mr. Umer Mahmood and Miss Shabano, senior news producer Dunia TV miss Ayesha Rehman and a veteran in the field of TV and radio anchoring. Mr, Sahir Lodhi, Youth Ambassedor for Punjab Youth Festival, were invited as guest speakers. They shared their experiences and their observations of the field while providing technical guidance to the students for making them better as professionals.
The department of Mass communication, Lahore College for Women University is serving as a training ground to young aspiring Women Journalists while preparing them to compete the growing media industry, Various Speakers said in a workshop organized on ‘News Casting and Anchoring Techniques’ to technically guide students interested in electronic media broadcasting here in LCWU.
Young RJ’s from FM 101Mr. Umer Mahmood and Miss Shabano, senior news producer Dunia TV miss Ayesha Rehman and a veteran in the field of TV and radio anchoring. Mr, Sahir Lodhi, Youth Ambassedor for Punjab Youth Festival, were invited as guest speakers. They shared their experiences and their observations of the field while providing technical guidance to the students for making them better as professionals.
Mass Communication deptt. Of LCWU collaborates SAARC Young Entrepreneurs Summit 2014, Lahore
Lahore: Students of Mass Communication department of LCWU collaborated for SAARC Young Entrepreneurs Summit while performing their duties as volunteer & participants for the management of this event. They also covered the event to news feed the print, broadcast, social & international media under the supervision of Ms. Faiza Latif, Acting HoD & Faculty members of Mass Communication Department.
On this occasion delegates from various South Asian Countries vow to regional peace and economic development through youth empowerment along reinforcing networking and innovation in the region on the occasion of SAARC Young Entrepreneurs Summit here at Aiwan Iqbal Lahore.
The key speakers for First Session of 3rd SYEF were Korvi Rakshand (Founder JAAGO Foundation, Bangladesh), Naveed Baloch (Former VP FPCCI, Pakistan), Ajay Pradhan (Former President, NYEF, Nepal), and Suhas Gopinath (CEO & President, Globals ITeS Pvt. Ltd), Zulfiqar Ali Bader (VP SCYEF Pakistan Chapter).
The session was chaired by Mr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, President SAARC CCI & Chairman Sun group, India and Mr. Iftikhar Ali Malik, MD- Guard Group.
Most celebrated personalities of South Asia including Anup Soni, Juhi Baber, IbrarulHaq as well as prominent political dignitary of Pakistan, Honorable Senator Mr. Jahangir Bader spoke in the last session and enthralled the young participants in the last session of day II.
Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Bader (VP SCYEF Pakistan Chapter) appreciated the collaborative efforts of Department of Mass Communication, LCWU.
Sohail Warraich visited Deptt. Of Mass Comm LCWU
Mr. Sohail Warraich, veteran journalist of Geo TV, (Aik Din Geo Kay Sath fame) Visited department of Mass Communication and took an exclusive interview with FM 96.6 Voice of LCWU on 23 December, 2013. Afterward he talked about the changing patterns of Media Industry in Pakistan and praised the efforts of young aspiring women journalists of LCWU.
Deptt. Of Mass Comm., LCWU lauds the importance of Right to know
Orientation session on Right to Information and Safety and Security of Journalists was held in the department of Mass Communication on 13 December 2013. Key speaker Mr. Asad Omer briefed the students and other participants about the Act of Right to Know.
He appreciated the questions put by students about the basic right of citizens like Right to Know. While talking to the participants he elaborated the need of Media ethics and pressures faced by journalists in Pakistan. The concluding session of Questions & Answers was quite interactive & fruitful for students.
Deptt. Of Mass Comm., LCWU and Plan Int. move forward for Youth development
Department of Mass Communication organized an orientation session in collaboration with Plan International on Importance of Reproductive Health Services for Adolescents and Youth in Punjab. In this session various senior Journalists from different TV, Radio and Newspapers organizations also participated. It was held in Hospitality Inn on 12 December 2013.
Tanveer Shahzad, Correspondent of VoG & President of EMRA, the Veteran Broadcaster Mr.Mehmood Akhter, Fakhra Tehreem and Huma Mir, eminent women journalists from Jang Group, Umer Nazeer appreciated the efforts of LCWU and Plan for adolecents and youth development.
Workshop on the issue of Adolecents Reproductive Health & Rights
Department of Mass Comm. Of LCWU organised a Workshop in collaboration with Plan International on Adolecents Reproductive Health & Rights. This workshop was held in the department of Mass Communication on 1st November 2013. The purpose of this workshop was to create awareness among the young women of LCWU. This workshop was part of advocacy of stakeholders about the issue of Adolecents Reproductive Health & Rights.
Department of Mass Comm stresses on awareness creation about Children Rights
Department of Mass Communication organised a Workshop on “Child Rights and Child Centred Community Development”, 17th May 2013 in Savy Hotel , Lahore. In this workshop, various dynamics of Children’s rights in Pakistan and 3rd world countries were discussed.
It was emphasized that it must be incorporated in the text books of children that the children have specific rights and No one could violate these rights.
Training Session on the Fundamentals of Stage Acting in Deptt. of Mass Comm
Department of Mass Communication organized a training session on the Fundamentals of stage acting by Tughrail Turab Ali in collaboration with Plan International on 27th May, 2013.
Visit to Islamabad’s Community Centres by Mass Comm Deptt. of LCWU
Department of Mass Comm. Arranged a visit to Plan International Head office and community Centers, for the students and faculty members, located in Islamabad, on 27th May 2013. It was not only a learning experience rather students explored the new avenues of community development living in marginalized conditions. Dr. Irfan Ahmed and Mr. Iftikhar Mubarik facilitated the students and faculty members for this fruitful visit.
