On August 28, 2024 (NNP) National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad hosted a book launch ceremony for “Do Muslims Scare You?” – a comprehensive guide for journalists on Islamophobia authored by Osama bin Javed. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, graced the occasion as the chief guest, sharing his perspective on Islamophobia and its adverse impact on global peace and harmony. He appreciated the efforts of Al-Jazeera Media Initiative in promoting responsible media practices and expressed interest in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Al-Jazeera Media Institute to collaborate on media education and research initiatives in Islamabad, benefiting NUML’s Mass Communication students.
Rector NUML and faculty members attended the ceremony, praising the author’s efforts in producing a timely and relevant publication. Author Osama bin Javed presented his book to Federal Minister Atta Tarar, accompanied by Al-Jazeera’s Media initiative Manager Montaser Marai and Aljazeera’s senior producer, Hameed Ullah Khan. The book launch marked an important step towards promoting academic excellence, social responsibility, and media literacy in Pakistan. Federal Minister Atta Tarar’s interest in collaborating with Al-Jazeera highlights the Pakistan government’s commitment to countering Islamophobia through media literacy and education.
