DLP Report
PESHAWAR
The three-day orientation and training workshops on “Crime Reporting for Young Parliamentarians and Budding Journalists of the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs)” concluded with impactful sessions delivered by senior journalists and media trainers.
Organized under the auspices of the Directorate of Youth Affairs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in collaboration with the Pakistan Media Club, the event was held at the Press Gallery of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly and brought together young reporters from different tribal districts, including Khyber, North and South Waziristan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, and Kurram.
The Session provided a rare opportunity for emerging journalists of these regions to not only learn from the experiences of seasoned trainers but also to share their own challenges of reporting from conflict-affected and socially sensitive areas.
On the first day, Senior Journalist Mehmood Jan Babar conducted a detailed session on the fundamentals of responsible crime reporting. He shed light on the role of media in strengthening democracy, justice, and accountability, particularly in regions where rule of law and institutional structures are still evolving.
His training focused on building a foundation of ethical and fact-based journalism, while also guiding participants on how to avoid sensationalism in reporting sensitive issues.
The second day was led by Senior Journalist and trainer Lehaz Ali, who drew from his extensive experience of covering violence, extremism, and governance issues in conflict zones.
He emphasized the importance of protecting victims’ dignity, ensuring factual accuracy, and maintaining neutrality.
