Google partners with Tech Valley to launch digital journalism programme in Pakistan

Initiative to equip 1,000 journalists with tools and training for accurate digital storytelling

Google has announced a new initiative designed to enhance the digital journalism skills of Pakistani reporters, launching a program called 'Digital Sahafat' in collaboration with the local social enterprise Tech Valley. 

This initiative, which falls under the broader Google News Initiative (GNI), aims to empower 1,000 journalists across Pakistan with the necessary tools, training, and resources to create accurate and compelling digital stories.

The GNI, known for its global efforts to combat misinformation and foster innovation within the news industry, is bringing this programme to Islamabad on September 4. 

The launch event will feature speakers including Kate Beddoe, Managing Director of APAC News Partnerships at Google, and representatives from Tech Valley.

Google's partnership with Tech Valley is part of its ongoing commitment to support journalism globally. The GNI has been active since 2018, collaborating with thousands of news organisations in over 100 countries. 

Through various tools, programmes, and workshops, the GNI aims to help publishers worldwide enhance their readership and revenue as they adapt to the evolving media landscape.

Tech Valley, founded in 2015, works to connect Pakistan's public and private sectors, focusing on the intersection of academia, industry, and government through the promotion of technology and innovation.