NIMA holds advocacy workshop on maritime affairs

Dateline Report
ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) conducted an awareness & advocacy workshop related to maritime affairs. The participants included from print, electronic, & social media. The event was organised to acknowledge the critical role of media in nation-building as the fourth pillar of democracy. The workshop was specifically tailored to identify important linkages of maritime economy (Blue Economy) with national economy and security. President NIMA welcomed the participants and presented an overview of the geopolitics and its impact on matime economy & regional stability.Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed graced the occasion as Chief Guest. While addressing, he underlined the impotent role of media in the modern era and appreciated NIMA’s efforts in creating awareness. He was of the view that responsible media is the need of hour to provide authentic information without prejudices.Other prominent speakers included Amb. Masood Khalid, Mr Raheel Masood, Moazzam Khan, Mr Baber Bilal Haider, Dr. Kanwar Javed Iqbal, Mr. Faisal Raza Khan, Dr. Fasiha Safdar, Barrister Nudrat Bayan Majeed. Upon conclusion, the Chief Guest awarded certificates to all the participants.