Rashid Latif Khan University (RLKU), through its Department of Media and Communication Studies, has established the Majid Nizami Chair to honor the late Majid Nizami, one of Pakistan's most distinguished journalists and an advocate of the Ideology of Pakistan. The chair was formally inaugurated by Ms Rameeza Majid Nizami, Chairperson of the Nawa-i-Waqt Group, who 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 contributions to journalism and media.
Inauguration Ceremony and Interactive Session
Rameeza Majid Nizami visited RLKU on the invitation of Prof Dr Saeed-ul-Hassan Chishti, Pro Vice Chancellor. During a special interactive session in the University’s Conference Room, she addressed the university management, faculty, 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 emphasized that academic chairs in universities would nurture research, critical thinking, responsible journalism, and national consciousness among young people. Referring to the 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.
Remarks by University Leadership
Ms Sabahat Khan, Chief Executive Officer of RLKU, said that character building has always been the responsibility of teachers and will remain so despite rapid technological advancements and artificial intelligence. She stated that RLKU is committed to producing competent, responsible, and ethically grounded future leaders and described the chair as a continuation of the university’s vision to promote research, freedom of expression, and responsible communication. Welcoming Ms Nizami, she expressed confidence that her leadership would greatly benefit students of Media and Communication Studies. Prof Dr Saeed-ul-Hassan Chishti noted that the true purpose of higher education is to promote research, critical inquiry, and social responsibility. He said the chair would create new opportunities for research, academic discourse, policy dialogue, and professional development in Media Studies and Social Sciences, expressing optimism that it would emerge as a leading national platform for excellence in journalism and communication studies.
Other Highlights
Captain (Retd) Faisal Khalid, General Manager Human Resources and Professor of Practice, briefed the audience on the objectives of the upcoming Health & Education Summit and Expo 2026, 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.
Commemorative Gift and Podcast Appearance
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 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.
