The Office of the Affiliation Committee issued a notification for the affiliation of Hashmi Media Institute (HMI) for the introduction of M. A. Mass Communication program (under semester system) upon approval of the recommendations of the Affiliation Committee by the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Academic Council / Syndicate, University of Karachi. The Institute will offer specializations in Print Media, Advertising & Public Relations, Management & Organizational Communication, and Electronic Media: Radio / Television Program Production & News Reporting. The application deadline for admission to the MA Mass Communication program at Hashmi Media Institute is Wednesday, February 29, 2012. The programme shall commence on Monday, March 12, 2012. The students will be issued MA degrees by University of Karachi upon successful completion of the two year MA programme at Hashmi Media Institute.