LAHORE: Unesco, in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), held a capacity-building workshop for academics on designing a media and information literacy (MIL) course for BS Media and Communication Studies at the Punjab University`s digital media department.

Unesco national programme communication officer Hamza Swati briefed participants on the signiñcance of integrating MIL into the curriculum to equip students with essential skills to navigate today`s complex media landscape.

The workshop was aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills and tools to navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape and engage responsibly in the democratic discourse.

A series of consultative sessions were being held to gather recommendations from the stakeholders, contributing to the shaping of a comprehensive and impactful MIL framework in the age of digital media.

HEC Deputy Director (Academics) Hadyatullah Kasi, PU Department of Digital Media Chairperson Prof Dr Savera Shami and Forman Christian College University`s Prof Mehwish Raza were among the participants. Staff Reporter