The Spine Times Signs MoU with Rawalpindi Women University to Empower Women Through Journalism
Rawalpindi, May 28, 2025 — In a significant move to advance media literacy and promote gender-inclusive journalism, The Spine Times has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rawalpindi Women University (RWU).
The collaboration aims to equip female students with the skills and platforms needed to engage in digital storytelling, critical media analysis, and responsible journalism. Under this partnership, training workshops, guest lectures, and publication opportunities will be offered to encourage young women to become active contributors to public discourse.
Dr. Baqir Husnain, Director of QEC and External Linkages at RWU, emphasized the importance of practical skills and industry alignment in academic programs:
“This MoU with The Spine Times reflects our commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application. At Rawalpindi Women University, we emphasize outcome-based education and the development of practical, industry-relevant skills that prepare our students to navigate and lead in today’s dynamic media landscape. Through this collaboration, our students will gain hands-on experience in journalism, digital storytelling, and critical media engagement — equipping them not just with knowledge, but with the confidence and competence to shape public narratives and contribute meaningfully to society.”
Asadullah Khan Wazir, CEO of The Spine Times, underscored the urgency of engaging youth in constructive national discourse and empowering women to shape the narratives of tomorrow:
“In a time when public dialogue is often dominated by polarized voices, it is critical to engage the youth — especially young women — in constructive, fact-based discourse. Our partnership with Rawalpindi Women University is rooted in the belief that narrative-building is not a luxury but a necessity, and women must have the space and agency to shape public opinion, influence policy, and contribute to national thought. Having a voice in contemporary affairs is not just important — it’s indispensable.”
The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Azhar Ahmad, Ghulam Murtaza Pitafi, Iraj Munawar Gill, and Nasir Imtiaz, who expressed their strong support for the initiative and lauded its potential to empower students and strengthen Pakistan’s media landscape.
Representatives from both institutions expressed optimism that this partnership will create long-term impact by ensuring that women are not just participants but leading voices in shaping inclusive, informed, and progressive narratives in Pakistan’s public sphere.
This initiative marks a promising step toward building a more inclusive and forward-looking media environment in the country.
