International Digital Journalism Conference Attracts Experts to Skardu

Conference Overview

The Digital Journalism Conference 2026 brought together over 150 journalists, media trainers, and digital professionals from Pakistan and neighboring countries to Skardu for three days of workshops, panels, and networking.

Key Topics

The conference covered essential topics including: (1) Data journalism and visualization; (2) Online verification and fact-checking; (3) Digital storytelling techniques; (4) Press freedom and legal protection; (5) Media sustainability in the digital age.

Notable Speakers

International speakers included renowned journalists from Reuters, BBC, and Al Jazeera, while South Asian media leaders contributed local perspectives on press freedom and investigative reporting.

Outcomes

Participants developed a Skardu Declaration on Responsible Digital Journalism, committing to ethical standards and audience engagement in the digital era.