Exhibition

The Department of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Sargodha organized a Photojournalism Exhibition in celebration of World Press Freedom Day. The event was formally inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Qaiser Abbas, alongside Director ORIC Prof. Dr. Ahmad Raza Bilal and the Department Chair, Dr. Mudassar Hussain Shah.
During his visit, Prof. Dr. Qaiser Abbas toured the exhibition, attentively viewing the student displays and applauding their creativity and compelling storytelling. Speaking to the media, he underscored the vital role of photojournalism in today’s media landscape, stating, “Courageous photojournalists venture into every kind of situation, capturing and conveying powerful narratives through their lenses.”
Dr. Abbas also shared the university’s vision to elevate the Department of Communication and Media Studies to a full-fledged School of Media and Communication Studies, with photojournalism introduced as a specialized area of focus. He stressed the need for academic institutions to offer market-relevant disciplines such as media studies to equip students for the demands of the 21st century.
The exhibition also aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those promoting equitable and sustainable development, gender equality, and health and well-being.
The event was attended by Photojournalism Signifant number of students, Instructor Agha Rizwan Ali; faculty members Dr. Saima Kausar and Dr. Abdul Rehman Qaiser; In-charge of Public Relations and Publications Muhammad Usman; Public Relations Officer Faisal Javed; and several representatives from national media organizations.