http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).10
10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).10
Published : Jun 2020
Exploring the Policies for Coverage of Minorities Issues in Pakistani Electronic Media
Issues faced by the Christians of Punjab on various occasions have been reported by the media; however, they have been on the rise in recent years. Media organizations aim to provide coverage and address minorities issues, and also follow policies and procedures for better interest of all involved. This research paper attempts to look into the policies of electronic media organizations as well as the media regulatory body regarding coverage of issues faced by the Christians. In-depth interviews of officials in policymaking; four from media and two from the electronic media regulatory authority resulted that the authority has clear written policies for media content as to the coverage of minorities issues which is to avoid any coverage inciting hatred or fear among people. It also brings forth media’s unwritten policies and practices with regards to covering issues related to Pakistan Christian minority and priorities given to the coverage.
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(1) Rachel Aruna Joshua
PhD Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Anjum Zia
Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA : Joshua, R. A., & Zia, A. (2020). Exploring the Policies for Coverage of Minorities Issues in Pakistani Electronic Media. Global Social Sciences Review, V(II), 106-114. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).10
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CHICAGO : Joshua, Rachel Aruna, and Anjum Zia. 2020. "Exploring the Policies for Coverage of Minorities Issues in Pakistani Electronic Media." Global Social Sciences Review, V (II): 106-114 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).10
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HARVARD : JOSHUA, R. A. & ZIA, A. 2020. Exploring the Policies for Coverage of Minorities Issues in Pakistani Electronic Media. Global Social Sciences Review, V, 106-114.
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TURABIAN : Joshua, Rachel Aruna, and Anjum Zia. "Exploring the Policies for Coverage of Minorities Issues in Pakistani Electronic Media." Global Social Sciences Review V, no. II (2020): 106-114. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).10