19/04/2025
Ayaz Khan Delivers Insightful Guest Lecture on Broadcast Technology and Mobile Journalism at University of Karachi
April 17, 2025 — Ayaz Khan, Manager Broadcast IT at Express News, delivered an engaging guest lecture to the students of TV News Production at the Department of Mass Communication, University of Karachi.
During his visit to the department’s state-of-the-art TV lab, Khan provided students with an in-depth understanding of the operations of the Panel Control Room (PCR) and Master Control Room (MCR). He also drew from his extensive experience in Mobile Journalism (MoJo), sharing practical insights and tips to help students adapt to evolving newsroom technologies.
A major highlight of the session was Khan’s explanation of the science behind TV news rundowns—shedding light on how editorial workflows are managed in real-time broadcast environments.
Students who had completed their storyboards for upcoming shoots had the opportunity to discuss their ideas with him. Khan offered valuable feedback, helping refine their concepts and guiding them on best practices for ex*****on.
In addition, he touched upon the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in the media industry. He emphasized how AI tools are reshaping newsroom practices and discussed how students can effectively train and integrate AI assistants into their journalistic workflows.
The session was highly interactive and informative, leaving students with a deeper understanding of both traditional and emerging broadcast practices.