KARACHI: Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) and ILMA University have formalised a partnership to expand paid internship opportunities for women students, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 21, 2026, as part of PPF’s ongoing efforts to strengthen women’s participation in Pakistan’s media sector.

The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic education and professional practice by enabling women students to gain hands-on experience, develop essential workplace skills and explore career pathways in journalism and the wider media industry.

The signing ceremony brought together representatives of ILMA University, including Dr. Asma Irfan, Head of Audit; Aisha Aziz, Head of Student Counseling; and Owais Saleem, Head of Linkages and Communications.

PPF acknowledges the university representatives for their engagement and support in advancing the partnership and strengthening institutional collaboration.

Special appreciation is extended to Wishah Azhar, Associate, Alumni Placement Department, whose coordination and facilitation throughout the process were instrumental in bringing the MoU to fruition.

The partnership reflects PPF’s continued commitment to creating meaningful professional opportunities for women, fostering stronger connections between academic institutions and the media industry, and supporting the next generation of women media professionals.