1. Impact of Political Environment on Media Freedom in Pakistan
- Author:
- Atif Ashraf and Ghulam Shabbir
- Publication Date:
- 01-2019
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- South Asian Studies
- Institution:
- Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab
- Abstract:
- This study has been conducted to determine editorial independence of broadcast journalists in current political environment of Pakistan. Journalists from top news channels were approached to explore the political pressures that bar journalists to conduct their professional duties freely. Survey was conducted to asnalyse the level of media freedom based on perception of the professionals. It is found that political factors have a considerable influence on media practice. Freedom of media is being affected by the current democratic set-up of the country.
- Topic:
- Politics, Media, News Analysis, Freedom of Expression, and Journalism
- Political Geography:
- Pakistan, South Asia, and Punjab