The Current’s Workshops in collaboration with Aap Ki Awaaz
The Current has started trainings for university students who want to join the media industry — be it print, electronic, digital — or do your own thing. We have the best trainers in the industry who will be sharing their knowledge and experience with our members.
From News to Hosting Talk Shows
Trainer: Ayesha Bakhsh
Ayesha Bakhsh is a political show host. She started her career as a news anchor. She has been associated with the biggest news channels of Pakistan.
How to make viral TikToks
Trainer: Ali Aftab Saeed
Ali Aftab Saeed is a social media star and a singer known for his socio-political satire. He instructed workshop participants about how to make viral videos.
Fact Checking: How to bust fake news
Trainer: Benazir Shah
Benazir Shah is currently serving as editor of @geofactcheck. Benzair is the Recipient of the 2013 U.N. Correspondents Association Award for Newsweek’s coverage of the polio campaign.
How to write news stories for web
Trainer: Natasha M. Zai
Natasha M. Zai is a veteran of the newsroom. She has been associated with digital news in different national and international news media outlets in a career spanning nearly 18 years.