Pakistani media and journalists have a vital role to play in supporting a transparent, accountable, and participatory democracy that upholds freedom of expression, promotes public interest, and ensures the responsible and ethical functioning of media institutions. There is evidence to suggest that Pakistani media lack understanding of the issues and professionalism, including the way of reporting and professional attitudes. Apart from lack of professionalism and training, long-term trends of nationalistic and ideological persuasions, dominance of traditional and right-wing narratives, and presence of a range of threats to journalists and media organizations have been at the heart of what analysts call the media\u2019s inept response to conflicts in Pakistan particularly the rising radicalization, religious extremism and militancy. Similarly, by prioritizing commercial interests over media ethics and professionalism, Pakistani media organizations have in recent times become more vulnerable to political polarization and subjectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The social media nonetheless has compounded the problem, as ideologues of religious extremism and militancy are now very consistent in producing and disseminating their intolerant and divisive ideologies through online publications and social media platforms in a simple and sentimental way using the local languages. Internet and social media have not only increased the outreach, appeal and impact of extremist, intolerant ideologies but also made individuals more vulnerable and prone to radicalization and abuse of human rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this backdrop, enhanced efforts are needed to establish a vibrant media ecosystem in Pakistan that contributes to the effective functioning of democracy, ensures transparency, objectively deals with the freedom of speech and hate speech, advocates democratic values, and enables informed public participation in governance processes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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