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The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) recently conducted a training session for print media journalists on the importance of data journalism in news reporting.
The workshop was conducted by Asim Bashir Khan (MSC Economics), from the Centre for Excellence in Journalism in Pakistan. Mr. Khan stressed the importance of using information and data available to the public for critical reporting on issues that affected any society and country.

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