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In this episode of Incredible #WomenInTechPK, let's hear from Saba Talha and learn about her inspiring journey! Read here: womenintechpk.com/saba-talha-inc…

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@WomenInTechPK Aww thank you so much for having me! ❤️

@SiddiquiZuha This was really insightful. Thank you so much for spending your time with us, especially on a Sunday, @SiddiquiZuha. Keep writing, and shinning brighter! #WomenInTechPK

@SiddiquiZuha And here is our last question for you, @SiddiquiZuha How can we encourage more young women to pursue careers in tech journalism and provide them with the necessary support and resources to succeed?

We are starting out chat with @SiddiquiZuha in a couple of minutes! #WomenInTechPK

@SiddiquiZuha Ahh! I see. This seems similar to pushing women from engineering into design or marketing.

@WomenInTechPK So generally, anything that's hard-hitting or investigative is considered to be a "hard" beat, and arts & entertainment or "human interest" stories are considered to be "softer" -- and often times, women in newsrooms are relegated to the latter, seldom allowed to cover the former

@SiddiquiZuha These sound like excellent ideas. Something like a workshop can be done under #WomenInTechPK to see if we can make more women interested in Tech Journalism.

@WomenInTechPK Already partially answered this in question 6! A mentorship program would be great, particularly one that encourages young women from underrepresented groups to seek careers in journalism and provides them with access to workshops, reporting grants and resources for their safety.

@SiddiquiZuha How would you define softer beats? What do you think happens when women refuse to agree? #WomenInTechPK

@WomenInTechPK A lack of representation of women in journalism is a global problem—not just limited to Pakistan. I think workplace trainings that specifically address why it is problematic to silo women into “softer” beats would be really helpful, along with programs advocating for inclusivity.

@SiddiquiZuha Mentorship can help but we also need proper programs. Maybe something we can pitch together? #WomenInTechPK

@WomenInTechPK None that I know of, but I think a mentorship program would be really useful. Something along the lines of a program that connects more experienced women journalists with folks just starting out, helping them craft and hone pitches, sourcing, and how to structure their stories.

@SiddiquiZuha Ahh! Yes, we saw that story. It is heartbreaking! #WomenInTechPK

@WomenInTechPK Significantly. The field is grueling – and it’s hard to get taken seriously as a woman, especially if you’re young. Only 5 percent of journalists in Pakistan are women, according to this harrowing Washington Post investigation published last year. washingtonpost.com/investigations…

@WomenInTechPK For sure!