Pakistani journalism: at the crossroads of Muslim identity, national priorities and journalistic culture
Document Type
Article
Department
Graduate School of Media and Communications
Abstract
A loosening of controls on the Pakistani media in recent years has meant the influence of Pakistani journalists is increasingly being felt in country’s tumultuous internal politics and its relations with the West. That has sparked a backlash, which has made Pakistan among the most dangerous places in the world for journalists. Given the country’s key strategic role, both in terms of South Asian regional geo-politics and in the broader global struggle against radical Islamist militancy, it is important to better understand the evolution of media culture in Pakistani society. A nationwide survey, replicating recent studies of Arab and Indonesian journalists, found that nationalism, religious identity and a growing sense of professionalism shape the worldview of Pakistani journalists, whose overarching goals include defending national sovereignty and facilitating societal development.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Media, Culture & Society
Recommended Citation
Pintak, L.,
Nazir, S. J.
(2013). Pakistani journalism: at the crossroads of Muslim identity, national priorities and journalistic culture. Media, Culture & Society, 35(5), 640-665.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/eastafrica_gsmc/29
Comments
This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.