A Historic Launch of MediaVerse: Creativity and Inclusivity
MediaVerse Press Release
The journey began with collaborative brainstorming sessions, where students shaped the magazine’s focus and format. Divided into editorial, design, marketing, and outreach teams, they developed sections ranging from Comics & Cartoons to Fiction & Poetry, International Affairs, Lifestyle, Games & Puzzles, and more. After months of hard work,
MediaVerse was successfully launched in both print and digital formats.
The official launch took place on September 5, 2024, at the Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium, University of Karachi.
The event attracted over 500 attendees, including students, faculty, media professionals, and industry leaders.
Key highlights included:
A powerful panel discussion on “Contentpreneurship in the Age of Digital Media and AI,” featuring
Hasan Daudpota, Asad Memon, Bilal Hassan, Usman Riaz, Amtul Baweja
Moderated by Maham Khalid
Attendance by prominent personalities like Wajid Khan, Babar Mangi, and journalist Buraq Shabbir
Signing of a landmark MoU with IO Digital, solidifying a long-term tech partnership
Over 14 major media outlets, including Bol News, Hum News, Jung, ARY News, Dawn, PTV, and Royal News, covered the event, amplifying its reach across Pakistan.
Gold:Zindigi by JS Bank, Bank Alfalah, DKT Pakistan
Bronze: Fresh St.
Partners
IO Digital (Tech)
ConnectHear (Inclusive)
Boltay Huroof (Accessibility)
Hustle (Media)
J. Fragrances (Fragrance)
Zero Lifestyle (Giveaway)
Loug (Digital Outreach)
Mehran Bottlers Pvt. Ltd (Beverage)
SHINE (Transformation)
Phool Patti (Outdoor Media)
Matka Kulfi (Dessert)
The Candle Planet (Gifting)
Wedding Impression (Photography)
Adil’s Production (Videography)
Casual Guftugu (Social Media)
Testimonials
“I loved the level of respect I got from all the students. They were listening and paying attention.”
Sameen Iqbal (SHINE)
“I think it was very well organized.”
Junaid Ali (IO Digital)
“I was happy to see such a good response from the audience, very interactive, very active.”
Amtul Baweja (Content Creator)
“I was impressed that it is an entirely student-led project that was planned, organized, designed, and executed by the students.”
Hasan Daudpota (KEYS PR and Productions)
MediaVerse now stands as a shining example of what student-led initiatives can achieve — combining creativity, inclusion, innovation, and real-world impact.
MediaVerse, the student-led platform of the department, proudly concluded such a marking, another step toward students with practical career skills. For more updates on career-focused workshops and professional development opportunities, stay connected with Mediaverse.