17/09/2026
SZABIST Media Sciences Organizes Two-Day Constructive Journalism Training in Collaboration with Bytes for All
September 2026: The Department of Media Sciences at SZABIST Islamabad, under the SZABIST Centre for Media Innovation & Incubation (SCMIÂł), organized a two-day training programme on Constructive Journalism in collaboration with Bytes for All (B4A), Pakistan, a human rights organization and research think tank.
Twelve aspiring journalism students from the BS Media Sciences and MS Media Sciences programmes participated in the training, which focused on equipping emerging media professionals with practical approaches to reporting stories beyond negativity and conflict while maintaining journalistic accuracy, fairness and accountability.
The training introduced participants to the principles of Constructive Journalism, including its three key pillars—solutions, nuances, and democratic conversation—and explored how journalists can identify and develop constructive stories. Participants also learned the four essential elements of a solutions story: Response, Evidence of Results, Insights/Information, and Limitations.
The second day focused on practical reporting, constructive interviewing, story pitching, reporting under deadline constraints, audience engagement and the use of social media to encourage meaningful public participation in journalism.
A key feature of the programme was the Session with Editors, which brought together academic and industry perspectives. The panel included Dr. Wajid Zulqarnain and Dr. Naveed from SZABIST, along with Shah Abdul Sabookh, Editor, Indus Broadcasting Communications (IBC News). The session provided students with practical insights into newsroom standards, editorial decision-making, constructive journalism and the importance of building audience trust in Pakistani media.
The programme combined presentations, discussions, group activities, story analysis, practical exercises, story pitching and an open Q&A session, giving participants an opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world journalism practices.
The training concluded with an emphasis on developing a more informed, nuanced and solution-oriented approach to journalism and preparing the next generation of media professionals to engage audiences through responsible and constructive storytelling.
SZABIST Centre for Media Innovation & Incubation (SCMIÂł) continues to promote opportunities that connect media education, industry practice, innovation and professional development for students and emerging media professionals.