Asad Baig

Asad Baig is a media trainer and strategist, known for his work in promoting press freedom and digital rights in Pakistan. He is the founder of Media Matters for Democracy, an organization focused on improving the media landscape in Pakistan. Baig has been vocal about the challenges faced by the country’s media, including its recent exclusion from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism's annual report, which he termed 'bizarre,' highlighting Pakistan's significant internet penetration and its relevance in global media discussions.