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IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON TRADITIONAL JOURNALISM IN PAKISTAN

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).12      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).12      Published : Jun 2

Impact of Technology on Traditional Journalism in Pakistan

Abstract

    Technology has influenced every aspect of life. Journalism and communication industries have also widely adapted to it. Traditional journalism has been revolutionized altogether with the implication of technology. From news production to news distribution, everything has become abrupt and unobstructed. This study focuses on the impact of technology on traditional journalism in Pakistan. An in-depth interview method has been employed as a research method. Providing insight into the issue, main research objectives include (i) analyze the scope of technology in Pakistani Journalism, (ii) exploring technological literacy in Pakistani journalism and (iii) seeing the impact of technology on the production and dissemination of journalistic content in Pakistan. This study concluded that technology had altered the overall landscape of journalism in Pakistan. It has assisted journalistic practices in a considerably effective way. Although there are constructive effects of mobile journalism, the concerns over authenticity and credibility of the media content have also been raised in Pakistan.

    Technology, Traditional Journalism, Journalists, Authenticity of News

    (1) Faizan Ali
    Assistant Professor/Head of Department, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, School of Media and Mass Communication, Beaconhouse National University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Qamar-uddin Zia Ghaznavi
    Assistant Professor, School of Media and Mass Communication, Beaconhouse National University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Saima Khan
    MPhil, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    CHICAGO : Ali, Faizan, Qamar-uddin Zia Ghaznavi, and Saima Khan. 2021. "Impact of Technology on Traditional Journalism in Pakistan." Global Social Sciences Review, VI (II): 112-120 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).12

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    HARVARD : ALI, F., GHAZNAVI, Q. Z. & KHAN, S. 2021. Impact of Technology on Traditional Journalism in Pakistan. Global Social Sciences Review, VI, 112-120.

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    TURABIAN : Ali, Faizan, Qamar-uddin Zia Ghaznavi, and Saima Khan. "Impact of Technology on Traditional Journalism in Pakistan." Global Social Sciences Review VI, no. II (2021): 112-120. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).12