Sabahat Khan says character building has always been and will always remain responsibility of teachers
Lahore – Rashid Latif Khan University (RLKU), through its Department of Media and Communication Studies, established the Majid Nizami Chair to pay tribute to the outstanding journalistic, intellectual, and national contributions of the late Majid Nizami, one of Pakistan’s most distinguished journalists, editors, and an unwavering advocate of the Ideology of Pakistan.
The Chair was formally inaugurated by Ms Rameeza Majid Nizami, Chairperson of the Nawa-i-Waqt Group. On the occasion, she was announced as the first Chairperson of the Majid Nizami Chair and was also conferred the honorary title of Professor of Practice by the university in recognition of her valuable contributions to journalism and media.
Rameeza Majid Nizami visited Rashid Latif Khan University on the special invitation of Prof Dr Saeed-ul-Hassan Chishti, Pro Vice Chancellor. During a special interactive session held in the University’s Conference Room, she addressed the university management, faculty members, and students.
In her keynote address, Ms Nizami said that Majid Nizami’s journalistic legacy was built upon integrity, professionalism, national interest, and an unwavering commitment to press freedom. She emphasised that the establishment of academic chairs in universities would help nurture research, critical thinking, responsible journalism, and national consciousness among young people. Referring to the rapidly evolving media landscape, she remarked that truth, factual reporting, impartiality, and professional ethics have become more important than ever. She also expressed her commitment to making the Majid Nizami Chair an active platform for research, academic dialogue, and professional media education.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms Sabahat Khan, Chief Executive Officer of Rashid Latif Khan University, said that the responsibility of nurturing students’ character has always rested with teachers and will continue to do so despite the rapid advancement of technology and artificial intelligence. She stated that RLKU is committed to producing competent, responsible, and ethically grounded future leaders. She described the establishment of the Majid Nizami Chair as a continuation of the University’s vision to promote research, freedom of expression, and responsible communication. Welcoming Ms Nizami to the University, she expressed confidence that her leadership and guidance would greatly benefit students of Media and Communication Studies.
Addressing the gathering, Prof Dr Saeed-ul-Hassan Chishti, Pro Vice Chancellor, said that the true purpose of higher education is to promote research, critical inquiry, and social responsibility. He noted that the Majid Nizami Chair would create new opportunities for research, academic discourse, policy dialogue, and professional development in Media Studies and the Social Sciences. He expressed optimism that the Chair would emerge as a leading national platform for excellence in journalism and communication studies.
Earlier, Captain (Retd) Faisal Khalid, General Manager Human Resources and Professor of Practice, briefed the audience on the objectives and significance of the upcoming Health & Education Summit and Expo 2026, being organized by the RLK Group.
The event was attended by Registrar Dr Ayaz Qaiser, COO Brigadier (Retd.) Asim Imran, Nawa-i-Waqt Group COO Colonel (retired) Ahmad Nadeem Qadri, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Prof Dr Mubashar Nadeem, Head of Student Affairs Dr Pinkesh Zahra, directors, heads of departments, faculty members, and a large number of students.
Participants described the establishment of the Majid Nizami Chair as a significant milestone for journalism, academic research, and higher education in Pakistan. During the ceremony, Prof Dr Muhammad Tahir Mustafa of the Department of Religious Studies presented Ms. Rameeza Majid Nizami with a copy of the non-dotted Urdu translation of the Holy Qur’an as a commemorative gift.
Following the ceremony, Ms Rameeza Majid Nizami visited the state-of-the-art TV Studio of the Department of Media and Communication Studies, where she appeared as a special guest on the University’s official podcast, “Uraan.” During the podcast, she shared her views on the future of journalism, emerging trends in the media industry, youth leadership, and the evolving role of responsible journalism in contemporary society.
