Media, the tool or medium which is spear-heading the massive ideological war against the religious extremism, is facing stiff challenge in some arenas. Being alleged of tarnishing image of innocent politicians unnecessarily over the fake-degree issue, media has been at the receiving end this week.
The question which arises is that this is the same media who stood up against the dictator and became the voice of many. This is the same media which helped democracy come back to this country and helped a prestigious institute regain its lost glory. Media cannot do and say things to please people all the times. If something is wrong or illegal, media will and should report it irrespective of who is involved. When we talk about having a free, independent and responsible media, isn’t the media supposed to report without any biasness. Agreed, that faults do exist in media as with all other institutions in our country but one institute passing a resolution to condemn the other may not be the most ideal choice. We should advocate harmony and inspire the ‘search for common ground’ between institutes rather than a policy of confrontation.
Free and responsible media is last hope of the people of Pakistan. Why let fake degree holders decide out fate. Let the educated lot come ahead to defeat Islamic militancy at last!
Sadly, once again the media is being tried to shut and choked off corrupt people.
This is condemned by the people of Pakistan and the media must be left free to do its job as a watchdog. This is the same media which freed us from the Musharraf regime when all seemed gloomy.
both the government and the media need to address the trust deficit , while yellow journalism must not flourish the government should take criticism in a positive sense and strive towards good governance. A free and fair media is in everyone’s interest.
If this was done on a hidden political agenda, then we condemn it because it is against the basic values of democracy.