Electronic media in Pakistan
The case against conduct of electronic media in Pakistan
Cable news just got unplugged in Pakistan. I for one am supporting the government here and will shed no tears for the likes of Talat Hussain, Mushtaq Minhas, Hamid Mir, or Shahid Masood.
I will point out a few instances where, I as a viewer was disturbed by the partisanship, unprofessional attitudes, and loose ethics of [...]
I told you so – imposition of martial law in Pakistan
I am not bragging but I did forsee this one coming. The imposition of martial law seemed imminent even two months ago. Actually, fellow chai-lover Harris called it first in private conversation with me. We were talking after the Bhagwandas led bench had restored Ch. Iftikhar to the head of the apex court about the possible scenarios developing [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Someone please stop these dumb TV reporters from revealing tactical information about Lal Masjid siege
Real time reporting of troop movements and tactical positions by the media is a most problemetic issue in my view. Reporters from TV channels, especially Aaj TV, have continually reported on the moment, positions, and tactical preparations of the troops in real time. This information is of absolutely no use to any of the ordinary viewers [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 11 so far )Some observations of GEOs’ coverage of the CJP rally in Lahore
I have spent the better part of this saturday, dos equis (viva mexico) and chicken tikka in hand, eyes glued to GEOs’ coverage of the Chief Justices’ 24-hour journey from Islamabad down the GT road to Lahore. There is a lot to be said about the process and spectacle that should have been an essentially constitutional issue. But right now I have [...]
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