About | MTRC Media Training & Research Centre

About MTRC

Media Training & Research Centre (MTRC), was established in Pakistan to build the capacity of the working journalists, teachers, and students of mass communication in underdeveloped areas of Pakistan, especially in conflict zones. We registered as a Non-governmental Organization with Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under section 42 of the Companies Act 2017 for its efficient and effective outreach.

Vision

We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape the future of their communities and the world.

Prof. Dr. Shahjahan Sayed

CEO MTRC

Our History

MTRC is cognizant of the rapidly changing technology in the fields of media and journalism. In collaboration with the partner universities we reach out to the media students and train and sensitize them about the challenges and opportunities in the professional field. Our training for the fresh graduates in Mobile Journalism (MoJo) and Citizen Journalism with the support of the DW Akademie was one such activity.Gender disparity in Pakistan, especially in the field of media and journalism is a burning issue. To address this problem and to build the capacity of working female journalists, we hold workshops and trainings for them. One of our last activity, Multimedia Storytelling, was for the female journalists from the peripheral regions of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

Mission

To promote and develop a center for quality journalism in Pakistan through research on journalism and identifying the gaps in mass communication education relating to code of conduct, code of ethics and standard safety rules, undertake research on mass communication’s education curriculum, journalism and journalistic ethics , subject to approval from the concerned authority.

Why Choose MTRC

MTRC offers training and capacity building services to media professionals, students, and organizations. This includes courses on journalism, media management, digital media, and communication.

Activities

Capacity building workshops for journalists Round table discussions and lectures on critical and controversial issues pertaining to media working journalists Online discussions on different media Exchange programs with Pakistan and Afghanistan Interaction with established national and international journalists

Target Group

Our main target group is the journalists working in the Tribal areas and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.We work with the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Peshawar; Tribal Union of Journalists( TUJ); Press Clubs in the Tribal areas and in the districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Project Outcomes

Enhanced skill and well trained professionals Improved relations and efficient networking among Intra and international media practitioners, civil society, and academia Organized cooperation for peace building and strengthening democratic institutions Collaboration among journalists working...

	Radio and TV studios
	Audio/Video editing Lab
	Resource center and Archive
	Internet and computer lab facilities
	Seminar rooms for discussions and dialogue

Board of Directors

MTRC Board of Directors are group of individuals who are elected or appointed to oversee and make important decisions for organization. The BOD includes a mix of internal and external members, including executives, stakeholders, and industry experts.

Dr. Bakht Sarwar

Member BOD

Mr. Liaqat Ali Khan

Member BOD

Prof. Dr. Shahjahan Sayed

CEO MTRC

TEAM

Maiwand Shah

Program Manager

Abdul Basit Khattak

Manager Admin & Finance

Ali Raza Malik

Program Coordinator

Irum Tahseen Khan

Monitoring and Evaluation

Ammar Ahmed Janjua

IT Officer

Hanif Ur Rehman

Admin Assistant

Muhammad Sabir

Office Assistant

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