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Media Matters for Democracy works on media literacy and development, digital democracy, progressive media, and internet regulation in Pakistan.

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@mmfd_Pak
Media Matters for Democracy
14 days
At #SahafiSummit, a National Dialogue on Digital Gender Inclusion β€” supported by @UnescoPakistan β€” will unite voices from media, tech, civil society, government & human rights institutions to discuss how digital transformation can empower women’s participation & safety online.
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Media Matters for Democracy
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Call for Pitches: The Other Feed Are you a young woman journalist passionate about digital rights, online expression & internet politics? πŸ’° Rs 30,000 πŸ“· Deadline: Nov 10, 2025 πŸ“· https://t.co/wzDZ828C9m
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Model 3 and Model Y battery packs retain 85% of their capacity on average after 200K miles of driving We also offer an 8 years or 120,000 miles battery warranty, whichever comes first
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Media Matters for Democracy
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As more people in Pakistan turn to ChatGPT for comfort and advice, experts warn of the dangers of replacing human empathy with AI. In her latest piece, Ayesha Khalid examines the emotional and societal impact of this growing trend. Read more πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/OGcwmvmuQl
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Media Matters for Democracy
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Apply for Connected Futures Cohort 2! Work at the intersection of gender & tech? Join MMfD’s virtual session on Oct 23 (11 AM–1:30 PM). Deadline: Oct 21, 2025 πŸ”— Apply: [ https://t.co/VqW0x2SxWW]
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Media Matters for Democracy
26 days
Deepfakes and online abuse are silencing women in Pakistan. Hussain Baloch shows how this harms dignity and mental health β€” and urges legal reform and platform accountability. https://t.co/Qq2ONgmqJY
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Media Matters for Democracy
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Media Matters for Democracy
28 days
First-ever AI in Journalism training at a public university in Pakistan! Held on 8 Oct at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro by MMfD. Trainers Syed Jareeullah Shah & Zafar Nizamani covered: β€’ AI basics for newsrooms β€’ Prompt engineering β€’ Custom AI use for journalists
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Media Matters for Democracy
29 days
Session Proposals Open! #SahafiSummit2025 Got bold ideas on how AI is changing journalism in Pakistan? Lead a breakout session at the Sahafi Summit! πŸ“ Univ. of the Punjab, Lahore πŸ—“ Nov 11–13, 2025 ⏳ Apply by Oct 21 πŸ”” Selection: Oct 22 Apply here: https://t.co/w2JxJFSh1p
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Media Matters for Democracy
30 days
Online hate against transgender women in Pakistan is turning deadly. Targeted abuse is spilling offline and costing lives. Read Shazeen Saeed's piece: πŸ”— https://t.co/GgALZMLomk
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Media Matters for Democracy
1 month
🌐 Connected Futures gathered participants from across Pakistan on Oct 2, 2025, to explore how UNESCO’s ROAM-X principles can help build a more inclusive, open, and equitable digital future. #ConnectedFutures #GenderAndTech #DigitalInclusion
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Media Matters for Democracy
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MMfD x University of Sindh, Jamshoro are training the next generation of journalists to fight AI-age misinformation. πŸ—“ 8 Oct | ⏰ 10AM–1PM πŸ“ Dept. of Media & Communication Studies Future newsrooms need future-ready skills. #AIandJournalism #Misinformation #MediaEducation
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Media Matters for Democracy
1 month
🚨 MMfD launches Project DISINFO β€” a groundbreaking newsroom resilience model to combat systemic disinformation. Built with editors & reporters across Pakistan, it embeds verification, editorial independence & accountability directly into newsroom workflows.
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Media Matters for Democracy
2 months
πŸ“’ We’re bringing Sahafi Summit 2025 to Punjab University, Lahore in collaboration with the Dept. of Media & Development Communication! Conducted under IDMF & funded by the European Union. Stay tuned for sessions, speakers & registration! #SahafiSummit2025 #MediaFreedom
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Media Matters for Democracy
2 months
Big news! πŸŽ‰ MMfD has signed an MoU with Punjab University’s Dept. of Media & Development Communication. Under this partnership, Sahafi Summit 2025 – β€œAI in Journalism: A Friend or a Foe?” – will be hosted at PU, Lahore. #SahafiSummit2025 #AIinJournalism #MMfD
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#Pakistan πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Usman Paracha's article for @DRM_News notes that women influencers in Pakistan "are increasingly becoming targets of harassment, facing a torrent of abuse that threatens both their safety and freedom of expression." @mmfd_Pak https://t.co/sOMIdw6FPr
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Media Matters for Democracy
2 months
Sahafi Summit 2025 is back β€” this year we ask: πŸ€– AI in Journalism: A Friend or a Foe? πŸ“° Stay tuned for details! #SahafiSummit2025 #AIinJournalism #Sahafisummit
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Media Matters for Democracy
2 months
πŸ’”πŸŒ Amid exile, an Afghan refugee finds strength in daily video calls with her mother across the border. A story of love, longing & resilience. Read our latest DRM story of love, distance & resilience: https://t.co/vQhLXUcw1L
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@mmfd_Pak
Media Matters for Democracy
2 months
Meet Syeda Kashmala β€” human rights lawyer, researcher & documentary producer. She’ll be leading training at Engage for Expression: A Consultative Workshop on Rights, Representation & Free Media in Karachi, Oct 6–7. Apply now: https://t.co/slPTHEksE4
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Media Matters for Democracy
2 months
πŸ“’ Sindh lawyers, this one’s for you! Join us in Karachi on 6–7 Oct 2025 for Engage for Expression β€” a 2-day consultative workshop on Rights, Representation & Free Media. Apply here: https://t.co/I0Fm2Lka6z
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@mmfd_Pak
Media Matters for Democracy
2 months
Calling Karachi-based journalists! Join TruthSprint: The Fact-Checking Hackathon in collaboration with CEJ. 2 days of skill-building, competition & collaboration to fight disinformation. πŸ“ Karachi | Sept 29-30, 2025, Apply by Sept 14 Apply here: https://t.co/aHAT7B7QZq
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