The Hypocrisy of Free Media.

[Moon]

When media was given an utmost freedom to report and inform the Pakistani people in the midst of the 2000s, people had hoped that it would become an advocate for rights of the common man, and bring their grievances forth for the nation.
In the light of recent events, have we not only seen the media ignore the plight of the common man, we have witnessed them empowering elements and ideologies that are harmful to the sovereignty of the nation and to religious and cultural values, not to mention sentiments of the people.
It is saddening to see that Qandeel Baloch's dance videos and Mira's tapes have got more coverage than the tragedy that took place in Mastung on 13 July 2018. Whilst the good men of Mastung perished, the media ignored their plight to report upon Nawaz's return to Pakistan. The same media which has called itself the advocate for the common man ignored his voice, what he stood up for, and what he wanted as he died, just for some bumps in ratings so their coffers can be filled.



I urge members of this forum to propagate that: us, the silent majority must rise for our rights, we should not let ideologies of liberalism and extremism criticize or dictate the decisions that we take for the betterment of our country. Folks who do nothing and demand others to do their work for them should not become representatives or advocates for us.

 

[nang2]

the hope is a wrong hope. free media only means free media. it doesn't guarantee that media will advocate the rights of common men.

 

[TruthSeeker]

"Free" media means only that the media organizations must support themselves financially. That means they need an audience that pays or that they can sell to advertisers. Therefore it is the audience that decides what they, the media organizations, put out. If you think that your media doesn't serve the common man, it is because the common man does not support the media, financially or by their attention.

 

[WaLeEdK2]

media only run with ratings and money. They air whatever will give them the most views. It is sad to say but showing poor people on the streets and showing a blast over NS won't attract a greater amount of viewers. This is how it works globally.

 

[Sugarcane]

I rarely appreciate anything Hindustani - the term "Presstitutes" they coined for media is one of those which I like and agree.

EDIT: Someone pointed out that the term is not coined by Hindustanis, so I take my appreciation from them back .... lol

 

[Samlee]

When media was given an utmost freedom to report and inform the Pakistani people in the midst of the 2000s, people had hoped that it would become an advocate for rights of the common man, and bring their grievances forth for the nation.
In the light of recent events, have we not only seen the media ignore the plight of the common man, we have witnessed them empowering elements and ideologies that are harmful to the sovereignty of the nation and to religious and cultural values, not to mention sentiments of the people.
It is saddening to see that Qandeel Baloch's dance videos and Mira's tapes have got more coverage than the tragedy that took place in Mastung on 13 July 2018. Whilst the good men of Mastung perished, the media ignored their plight to report upon Nawaz's return to Pakistan. The same media which has called itself the advocate for the common man ignored his voice, what he stood up for, and what he wanted as he died, just for some bumps in ratings so their coffers can be filled.



I urge members of this forum to propagate that: us, the silent majority must rise for our rights, we should not let ideologies of liberalism and extremism criticize or dictate the decisions that we take for the betterment of our country. Folks who do nothing and demand others to do their work for them should not become representatives or advocates for us.

There Is Nothing Known As Free Media Man.Our Media Is Perhaps The Most Corrupt In The World.Here Is Just A Glimpse

https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asi...-journalists-raises-questions-of-transparency

https://tribune.com.pk/story/243969/us-funding-for-pakistani-journalists-raises-questions/

The Fact That Express News and Dunya Have Been Receiving Funds From US State Department Should Be Enough For PEMRA To Cancel Their Licenses


Also Express Bribed Rating Company Employees To Increase It's Ratings

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/14...ering-of-rating-in-favour-of-express-channels

https://www.dawn.com/news/1206213


Also Geo Remember Aman Ki Asha Camapaign Was Funded By A Norwegian NGO With Footprints Leading To Doordarshan India

Also The Zara Sochiye Campaign Of GEO Was Funded By DFID UK.Similarly A While Back A Document Leaked In Which MKRF Requested $3 Million From State Department For Changing Judiciary In Pakistan


The Fact That These Three Channels Started A Villification Campaign Of Dr SHahid Masood A While Back Was The Reason I Openly Supported Dr Shahid B'Coz I Know How Corrupt These Media Groups Are