‘We are witnessing worst phase of country’s media history’
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Journalist Zahid Hussain, delivering the sixth Razia Bhatti Memorial Lecture at IBA's Centre of Excellence in Journalism (CEJ), stated that Pakistan is experiencing its worst phase of media history. He discussed the decline of objective journalism, attributing it to media house owners prioritizing personal interests over ethics. Hussain highlighted the increasing censorship and influence of powerful entities, comparing it to past regimes. He also criticized international media biases, citing cases like Raymond Davis and the Iraq war. Despite challenges, he expressed optimism about digital media's potential for independent journalism. The session honored Razia Bhatti's legacy of uncompromising objectivity.
Publication Source
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Publication Date
2-13-2025
Pages
13
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Film and Media Studies
Recommended Citation
Ahmed, Bilal. (2025, February 13). ‘We are witnessing worst phase of country’s media history’. THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL, . 13. https://ir.iba.edu.pk/press-media/113
Keywords
Media freedom, censorship, objective journalism, digital media, media bias, embedded journalism, Razia Bhatti, Pakistan press, investigative journalism, media ethics
