Pemra Code Vs Media Practice, Perception of Broadcast Journalists About Media Freedom in Pakistan

Authors

  • Atif Ashraf
  • Ghulam Shabir

Abstract

This study has been conducted to determine level of agreement between media practice by the top news channels and media code formulated by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in 2015 in context of media freedom being exercised by the TV channels of Pakistan. The study is based on perception of the broadcast journalists working in newsrooms of the news channels.  A survey was conducted to analyze perception of the professionals. As PEMRA code was formulated to control TV channels but the professionals don’t think PEMRA code snub media freedom giving an impression of “responsible journalism” being practiced in the country.

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Published

2019-05-23

How to Cite

Ashraf, A., & Shabir, G. (2019). Pemra Code Vs Media Practice, Perception of Broadcast Journalists About Media Freedom in Pakistan. Journal of Mass Communication Department, Dept of Mass Communication, University of Karachi, 13. Retrieved from http://jmcd-uok.com/index.php/jmcd/article/view/30