Dated: Aug 27, 2026

IBA-CEJ welcomed Mr. Sean J. McIntosh, newly appointed Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Consulate General Karachi, on his first visit to IBA Karachi's Center for Excellence in Journalism.

Director, IBA-CEJ, Mr. Shahzeb Jillani shared an overview of IBA-CEJ’s vision, programmes, and ongoing training initiatives, followed by a tour of the Center.

Accompanied by Mr. Saif Jiskani, Press & Media Specialist, and Mr. Najeeb Ullah, Press & Media Manager, Mr. McIntosh also engaged with the iVerify Pakistan team to learn about its verification workflow, tools, and ongoing efforts to counter mis/disinformation and promote media literacy.

The visit provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives and highlight the importance of strengthening journalism and information verification in an increasingly complex media environment.