Evaluating the Influence of Policy Certainty and Violence on Coverage of Policy Issues in Pakistani Media

Authors

  • Jamal Ud Din Khan University of Swat
  • Dr. Rooh ul Amin Khan Assistant Professor at the Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad
  • Dr. Shabir Hussain Associate Professor at Media Studies department, Bahria University, Islamabad.

Keywords:

Issue of Kashmir, Violence, Policy Uncertainty, Salala Attack, Counter Terrorism Coalition

Abstract

This article examines the government and press relationship in the context of foreign policy related issues in Pakistan, where the nature of [policy]issues are subjected to frequent changes. The content analysis of three selected issues reflects the existence of soft relationship between media and government in the [violent]issue of Kashmir and Salala check post attack while the policy uncertainty in the issue to join the Saudi Arab led military coalition, instead of soft relations, triggered, comparatively more critical coverage in the selected newspapers- Dawn and The News.  

 

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Published

2021-07-15

How to Cite

Khan, J. U. D., Dr. Rooh ul Amin Khan, & Dr. Shabir Hussain. (2021). Evaluating the Influence of Policy Certainty and Violence on Coverage of Policy Issues in Pakistani Media. Journal of Peace, Development and Communication, 5(1), 380-392. Retrieved from http://pdfpk.net/ojs/index.php/jpdc/article/view/153

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2021): Volume 05 Issue 01 March (2021)

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