Pakistan, June 20 -- GUJRAT - With a view to countering the spread of fake news, that spreads faster than facts, the University of Gujrat (UoG) hosted a workshop on 'Media Literacy and Digital Rights' at Hafiz Hayat Campus the other day. Organized by the Centre for Media & Communication Studies (CMCS) with support from the European Union and the Centre for Peace & Development Islamabad, the two-day event trained students to spot misinformation and use social media responsibly.

Prof. Dr. Zahid Yousaf, Dean Faculty of Arts, opened the workshop by warning that unchecked digital content blurs truth and falsehood. "In today's digital flood, journalism students must learn to rely only on credible sources," he said.

Dr. Muhammad Yousaf, focal ...