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Role of electronic media

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ISLAMABAD: In today’s times, the media has immense power. It can be used to change people’s minds. News channels, specially, are at the top of the list when it comes to influencing the public. However, despite having great power, the media demonstrates zero responsibility. Explicit content is often aired at times when many children are […]


Media has pivotal role in war on terrorism, says Shahbaz

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LAHORE: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Friday that a centre of excellence and a utility store would be established at the Journalists’ Colony. He was speaking to a delegation of Lahore journalists. Sharif said the government had always tried to resolve the challenges confronting journalists. He ordered the constitution of a committee to assist […]


Media, SC get high respect from public in survey

ISLAMABAD: The media, Supreme Court and provincial autonomy have earned the general public applause in ‘Public Verdict on Democracy 2008-2013’ —a recent PILDAT-Gallup survey conducted in February 2013. However, the general public, after having five years of democracy, does not see credible prospects of fair elections. More than half of the population thinks the quality […]


Media playing vital role in strengthening democracy: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that media is playing a vital role in strengthening democracy and highlighting social issues. He said media can also play a significant role in providing guidance for reforming the society and bringing the country out of its current problems. He said electronic media is expeditiously going through its […]