German-European Institute of Journalism
Previous foundation activities in keywords: Preliminary development by journalists’ associations DPV and bdfj, including professional group „Journalism in Central and South Asia“ (Director of International Affairs Shams-Ul Haq); meeting of the ambassador of Pakistan and other high-ranking representatives of Pakistan; presentation of the project to press and representatives of Pakistan (in cooperation of the Ambassador of Pakistan); multiple travels to Pakistan, meeting of various representatives of the Pakistani media and institutions, thereby confirmation of the Premier Minister of Pakistan to support the project as far as possible; nation-wide news coverage of educational plan; review of results of journey to Pakistan, continuing development; negotiations with high-ranking representatives of renowned journalist schools in Germany; negotiations with leading German media houses; continuative dialogue with the Minister President of the most influential state in Pakistan, later Premier of Pakistan, Mian Shahbaz Sharif.
Cooperation and sponsorship grant by: The Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI)/Islamabad, National College of Arts/Lahore, representatives of the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV), National Press Club/Islamabad, representatives of the government of Pakistan, Ministry of Information Pakistan, Kainaat Group of Publication/Islamabad, Union of Journalists/Pakistan, Journalist Publication Limited/Karachi, Ary Digital Network & Ary Group/Karachi, Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Pakistan Broadcasting Cooperation/Islamabad, Tv2day Pvt. Limited/Pakistan, Institute of Media Sciences (IMS)/Islamabad as well as various German institutions.