Misinformation and Fake News Online - How to Spot and Stop it

Video Conference Hall, UET Peshawar Electrical Engineering Department, UET Peshawar, Peshawar, 25000

GDG on Campus University of Engineering and Technology - Peshawar, Pakistan

Join us for "An Informative Session on Misinformation and Fake News online - how to spot and stop it” by Mr. M. Ali Khan...

Mar 20, 5:45 AM – 6:55 PM (UTC)

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Key Themes

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About this event

Join us for "An Informative Session on Misinformation and Fake News online - how to spot and stop it” by Mr. M. Ali Khan, UET Alumnus and Deputy Director of the Cyber Crime Cell (CCW), FIA Peshawar, as he discusses:

✅ The dangers of fake news

✅ Government initiatives to tackle it

✅ How to identify credible vs. unreliable sources

📅 Date: Thursday, 20 Mar. Ft 2025

⏰ Time: 10:45 am

📍 Venue: Video Conference Hall

In today’s digital age, misinformation and fake news spread rapidly across social media and online platforms, influencing opinions, shaping narratives, and even impacting national security and public trust.

From deepfake videos to manipulated news articles, false information is used to mislead individuals and communities worldwide.

This session will explore the impact of misinformation and practical strategies to critically evaluate online content.

Join us to learn how to identify fake news, verify sources, and contribute to a more informed and responsible digital space.

Certificate of participation (pdf) shall be issued to participants.

Organizers

  • Muhammad Ibad Khan

    UET PESHAWAR

    Organizer

  • Uswa Asad

    UET PESHAWAR

    AI Co Lead

  • Fiza Nihar

    Co Lead

  • Sadia Khan

    Web Dev Lead

  • Khizra Haroon

    WTM Co Lead

  • Maira Zafar

    AI Lead

  • Muhammad Musab

    Media Lead