{
  "id": 9676604,
  "title": "FPCCI, PEMRA organise seminar on digital media future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/fpcci-pemra-organise-seminar-on-digital-media-future",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T02:03:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441171/fpcci-pemra-organise-seminar-on-digital-media-future"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LAHORE: The Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) collaborated on Thursday to host a seminar titled \"National Dialogue on the Future of Pakistan’s Digital Media\". The event took place at FPCCI's regional office in Lahore. The seminar delved into six critical areas: the economy's opportunities in digital media, technological advancement and innovation, information credibility and responsible digital communication, a balanced and business-oriented regulatory environment and policy framework, digital literacy and positive youth involvement, and avenues for investment, entrepreneurship, employment, and economic growth.\n\nNotable attendees comprised Zaki Aijaz, FPCCI's Regional Chairman and Vice President, Ayesha Manzoor Wattoo, PEMRA's Director General, distinguished journalists, university Vice Chancellors, digital media and international relations experts, and university faculty members. The seminar offered a forum for policymakers, media professionals, academia, digital media experts, and young individuals to engage in dialogue. They emphasized the necessity of a responsible, innovative, digitally literate, and economically thriving media ecosystem in Pakistan.\n\nAyesha Manzoor Wattoo noted that digital media has transcended its role as an extension of traditional media, evolving into a unique sector with substantial potential for employment, entrepreneurship, and economic activity. She highlighted that PEMRA's duties extend beyond mere content censorship or issuing notices, embracing a broader regulatory and public interest mandate. She underscored the necessity of focusing on national security, the national agenda, and economic development.\n\nZaki Aijaz stressed the importance of educating and training young people to improve their digital media skills, properly regulating social media platforms, and creating indigenous social media platforms. He noted that Pakistan's youth must acquire modern digital media skills and knowledge to meaningfully and productively contribute to this rapidly evolving sector. The seminar served as an essential platform for discussion among policymakers, media professionals, academia, digital media experts, and young people, who agreed on the need for a responsible, innovative, digitally literate, and economically productive media environment in Pakistan.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Thursday jointly organised a special seminar, “National Dialogue on the Future of Pakistan’s Digital Media“ at the FPCCI regional office Lahore. The seminar comprehensively examined six key areas: emerging opportunities in digital media and the economy; technological…",
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}