Broadcast Media Intensive Workshop 2026
Organised by: KAMTECH – Khyber Academy for Media Technologies
Event Dates: 11–13 August 2026
Venue: Khyber Network Head Office, I-9, Islamabad, Pakistan
Audience: University Students and Early-Career Professionals
Programme: Three-Day Intensive Practical Workshop
KAMTECH – Khyber Academy for Media Technologies organised the Broadcast Media Intensive Workshop 2026, a three-day hands-on training programme designed to introduce university students and early-career professionals to the practical world of television broadcasting and media production. Held from 11 to 13 August 2026 at Khyber Network Head Office in Islamabad, the workshop provided participants with direct exposure to a professional broadcast environment, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world media industry practices. Unlike conventional classroom-based training, the programme focused on practical learning, studio exercises and direct engagement with experienced media professionals. Participants explored the complete broadcast production cycle, from camera operations and studio lighting to news writing, live anchoring, current affairs production and post-production editing.
Workshop Highlights and Training Sessions
Day 1
Studio Operations and Broadcast Production
The first day introduced participants to the professional television broadcasting environment through a guided tour of the studio floor, Production Control Room (PCR), Master Control Room (MCR) and editing facilities.
Practical sessions covered:
Broadcast camera operations, framing and shot composition.
Studio lighting and professional audio setup.
Live camera switching and vision mixing.
Production Control Room (PCR) and Master Control Room (MCR) operations.
Introduction to Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG).
Day 2
News Production and Current Affairs
The second day focused on broadcast journalism, news presentation and current affairs programming.
Participants gained practical experience in:
Broadcast news writing and script preparation.
On-camera news reading and anchoring.
News bulletin editing and production.
Interviewing and discussion moderation.
Current affairs programme hosting and production.
An industry panel discussion featuring senior media professionals provided participants with valuable insights into newsroom operations, editorial decision-making and professional broadcasting practices.
Day 3
Live Morning Show and Post-Production
The final day provided participants with an opportunity to experience a live morning show environment, including direct on-air participation in a segment hosted by Mishi Khan.
Training sessions also covered:
Live television production and control room coordination.
Broadcast graphics and visual content production.
Video editing and non-linear editing (NLE).
Audio mixing and colour grading.
Producing and exporting broadcast-ready video segments.
Industry Experts and Guest Speakers
The workshop featured experienced professionals from the media and broadcasting industry who shared practical knowledge, professional experiences and career guidance.
Guest contributions included:
Sardar Sohail Khan (Xin Khan): Actor, radio jockey, voice-over artist, host and podcaster.
Muhammad Idrees: Chief Editor, Kay2 NCA.
Mubarak Ali: Chief Editor, Khyber News.
Zaki ur Rehman: Director Coordination and Communications.
Faheem Azam: Guest speaker sharing professional broadcast industry experience.
Participating Universities
Students from eight universities and higher education institutions participated in the workshop:
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
Iqra University
The Millennium Universal College (TMUC)
Bahria University
Riphah International University
National Defence University (NDU)
Abbottabad University of Science and Technology
Practical Learning and Certification
A key feature of the workshop was its emphasis on practical output. Participants took part in mock news bulletins, on-camera news reading exercises and current affairs programme production.
The programme concluded with:
Certificates of Completion for participants who completed all three days.
Endline skills assessments to evaluate learning progress.
Establishment of the KAMTECH Alumni Network, with completing participants becoming its founding members.
About KAMTECH
AMTECH – Khyber Academy for Media Technologies is dedicated to developing practical media and broadcasting skills through industry-oriented training, professional mentorship and applied learning opportunities.
By connecting academic institutions with experienced media professionals and operational broadcast facilities, KAMTECH aims to prepare aspiring media professionals for the evolving demands of the television, journalism and digital media industries.
The Broadcast Media Intensive Workshop 2026 marked an important step in this mission, providing participants with practical exposure, professional interaction and a foundation for future careers in media and broadcasting.
Event Info
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Start Date
11 Aug, 2026
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End Date
13 Aug, 2026
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Totl Slot
20
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Location
Khyber Network