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4th February, 2013
Stoking the fires of radicalisation
The Pakistani media have been responsible to a large extent for infusing more religiosity in a country already greatly obsessed with religion.
The Pakistani media have been responsible to a large extent for infusing more religiosity in a country already greatly obsessed with religion.
20th December, 2012
It’s your fault
The media in this country is the way it is because we, the consumers of media demand and happily receive trash.
The media in this country is the way it is because we, the consumers of media demand and happily receive trash.
9th October, 2012
Sometimes, news is just what the media creates
When it comes to sting operations and cricket, the media knows regardless of the outcome, an exposé will almost always equate to a success with the viewers.
When it comes to sting operations and cricket, the media knows regardless of the outcome, an exposé will almost always equate to a success with the viewers.
22nd August, 2012
The watchdog dilemma
It has been five days since Rimsha Masih's arrest, yet none of the major local TV news channels have covered the story.
It has been five days since Rimsha Masih's arrest, yet none of the major local TV news channels have covered the story.
28th July, 2012
Advertising analysis – Pepsi
Duniya hai dil walon ki: As far as we know it, Dil wale means those who are kind. So why didn’t Afridi and Misbah just share the bottle?
Duniya hai dil walon ki: As far as we know it, Dil wale means those who are kind. So why didn’t Afridi and Misbah just share the bottle?
16th June, 2012
We do not deserve this freedom
As a journalist, I never thought I would want the press censorship of the Zia era back, but I must admit that we were better human beings when we were in chains.
As a journalist, I never thought I would want the press censorship of the Zia era back, but I must admit that we were better human beings when we were in chains.
6th June, 2012
When TV sold its soul
While privatisation of television opened doors to contemporary creativity, along came corruption, lack of transparency and an inablitiy to control the content by Pemra.
While privatisation of television opened doors to contemporary creativity, along came corruption, lack of transparency and an inablitiy to control the content by Pemra.
11th May, 2012
Thou shalt not follow
With the great power afforded by the new media, let us not forget that we have an even greater responsibility to be rational.
With the great power afforded by the new media, let us not forget that we have an even greater responsibility to be rational.
20th March, 2012
It’s not just Maya…
The problem is the school of thought and to target that warped mindset, a biased and controversial media is hardly a solution.
The problem is the school of thought and to target that warped mindset, a biased and controversial media is hardly a solution.
19th March, 2012
Sunshine and rain on Talat Hussain
English drizzle welcomed Pakistani journalist, Talat Hussain, to Cambridge this weekend. Hosted by the University’s Pakistan Society, Hussain had…
English drizzle welcomed Pakistani journalist, Talat Hussain, to Cambridge this weekend. Hosted by the University’s Pakistan Society, Hussain had…
16th February, 2012
The lost mission
Human beings may be influenced by three major forms of power i.e. direct physical power on one’s body, by giving …
Human beings may be influenced by three major forms of power i.e. direct physical power on one’s body, by giving …
29th January, 2012
Crooked Mirror: We are what we see
The popular saying surrounding nutrition goes something along the lines of “we are what we eat” – switch that around…
The popular saying surrounding nutrition goes something along the lines of “we are what we eat” – switch that around…
28th January, 2012
The great ethics debate VI
In the final part of a six-part series on ethical journalism, the topic of reporting on survivors of abuse is…
In the final part of a six-part series on ethical journalism, the topic of reporting on survivors of abuse is…
27th January, 2012
A recipe for ‘ethical media’
Maya Khan’s ‘chasing-couples parks’ episode that aired last week caused quite a stir in Pakistan and even received coverage abroad…
Maya Khan’s ‘chasing-couples parks’ episode that aired last week caused quite a stir in Pakistan and even received coverage abroad…
27th January, 2012
The great ethics debate V
In part five, of a six-part series on ethical journalism, Hosh media looks at the race for ratings. With looming…
In part five, of a six-part series on ethical journalism, Hosh media looks at the race for ratings. With looming…
26th January, 2012
The great ethics debate IV
In part four, of a six-part series on ethical journalism, veteran journalist Abbas Nasir talks about how to develop a…
In part four, of a six-part series on ethical journalism, veteran journalist Abbas Nasir talks about how to develop a…
25th January, 2012
The great ethics debate III
To attribute or not to attribute, that is part of the question. In part three, of a six-part series on…
To attribute or not to attribute, that is part of the question. In part three, of a six-part series on…
24th January, 2012
The great ethics debate II
In part two, of a six-part series on ethical journalism, veteran journalist Abbas Nasir looks at conflict of interest. Whether…
In part two, of a six-part series on ethical journalism, veteran journalist Abbas Nasir looks at conflict of interest. Whether…
23rd January, 2012
The great ethics debate
The video in this blog is part one of a six part series on ethical journalism. Veteran journalist Abbas Nasir …
The video in this blog is part one of a six part series on ethical journalism. Veteran journalist Abbas Nasir …
18th January, 2012
Our spectacle spectacular
It all started last week when on January 11, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani fired the secretary defence, Khalid Naeem…
It all started last week when on January 11, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani fired the secretary defence, Khalid Naeem…
