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01 Pages : 1-9

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).01      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).01      Published : Sep 2019

A Comparative Study of the Kashmir Conflict Coverage in Pakistani and Indian Press

    The paper compares the coverage of JNK conflict in the Pakistani and Indian English press. The objective of the study is to figure out the differences in the coverage of Kashmir conflict by the Indian and Pakistani press along with determining the prominence of war or peace frames in the coverage. Content Analysis was carried out of the news stories published on the international and national pages of English daily The Nation and Dawn from Pakistani press and English daily The Hindu and Times of India from the Indian press. The results revealed that war framing was recorded as the most dominant coverage pattern with respect to Kashmir conflict. War frames were more dominant in the Indian press coverage as compared to the Pakistani press and the differences in the coverage of the press of the two countries are significant.

    War Journalism, Peace Journalism, Jammu & Kashmir
    (1) Ayesha Saddiqa
    PhD. Scholar,Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Farish Ullah Yousafzai
    Dean,Faculty of Arts, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.

02 Pages : 8-15

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).02      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).02      Published : Mar 2019

Economic Issues and Ethical Journalism in Pakistan: Prospects and Challenges

    Journalists are expected to perform truthfully and ethically which contributes to the strengthening of democracy by sharing reliable information. However, the political economy of media suggests that political and economic elites use the media for their vested interests. Politicians and media owners exploit working journalists. Journalists are not well paid, and they are forced to do unethical practices. The present study explores the journalists’ economic issues at Gujranwala (A city of Punjab, Pakistan) and how economic issues affect the ethical practices of journalists. Data was collected through in-depth interviews of 13 working journalists of Gujranwala city. Findings revealed that journalists are facing serious economic issues and these issues are leading them to unethical practices. It is suggested that government, judiciary, NGOs and journalistic bodies should play an effective role for overcoming this alarming situation.

    Local Journalism, Journalists Issues, Economic Pressures
    (1) Malik Adnan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Arshad Ali
    Assistant Professor, Center for Media and Communication Studies,University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shahbaz Aslam
    PhD Scholar,Faculty of Media and Communication Studies, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

12 Pages : 112-120

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

Impact of Technology on Traditional Journalism in Pakistan

    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.

06 Pages : 49-58

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-III).06      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-III).06      Published : Sep 2021

Journalistic Ethics in Islam

    Islam provides ethical rules for media also. The human beingis independent and respectable. The material should bebeneficial for all. Islamic rules for journalistic ethics are authentic. Muslimsare responsible for the reformation of the world. Islam clears the basicconcept of the universe, human being, and code of life that is God made.Islam provides rules for media persons, material, and conveying process.These are compulsory for Muslims and general for all over the world.Reformation, through media, is crucial to protect the nations. It is difficult,to tell the truth to rulers and powerful people but very important to stopbeing cruel to the common people. Media is controlling the thinking leveland direction of the world. The media may be wrong or right. Islam provideseternal journalistic ethics. If Muslims, especially and rest of the world,generally act upon these ethical rules, media cannot be harmful.

    Journalism, Islam, Ethics, Media, Reformation
    (1) Razia Shabana
    Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Lubna Qasim
    Visiting Lecturer, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Nasir Zamir
    Ph.D. Scholar/ Lecturer, Department of Computer Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

47 Pages : 503-510

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).47      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).47      Published : Mar 2022

A Thematic Analysis of Engaged Journalism in Pakistan

    This study uses a thematic approach to analyse engaged journalism projects. This research analyzed more than 50 cases covered and breaks down case studies from the past into three main categories which are; random acts of empowerment, content collaborations and facilitating conversations. Further categorization identified new strategies for community outreach practices.One of the findings is that about a quarter of the cases are not about engaged audiences in content creation but rather about engaging citizens. Engaged journalism can evolve society and this is being accepted by the media and its role as a community organizer. This changed concept will help journalists and media scholars to understand what they need to do when talking about engaged journalism.

    Engagement Journalism, Media Practices, Digital Technology, Citizen Journalism
    (1) Zil e Huma
    Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.

32 Pages : 352-364

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).32      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).32      Published : Mar 2023

Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Academia: A Case Study of Critical Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

    This study scrutinizes the role of AI literacy and ChatGPT-3 in enhancing critical reasoning and journalistic writing competencies among 50 third-term journalism students at Tajik National University. Given the escalating relevance of AI across sectors, including journalism, we aim to highlight the potential advantages of incorporating AI utilities in journalism pedagogy. We utilized a mixed- methods approach, comprising both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, for a comprehensive examination of the influence of AI literacy and ChatGPT-3 on student skill development.We gathered insights via surveys and interviews, revealing the impact of AI on learning outcomes. Our findings suggest a significant improvement in students' critical thinking and journalistic writing skills
    with ChatGPT-3 usage. The integration of AI tools in the classroom encourages in-depth analysis and collaboration, thereby enhancing students' writing skills. The results underline the importance of AI literacy in journalism education, preparing students for the rapidly transforming, AI-centric journalism industry.

    Artificial Intelligence, Academia, Higher Education, Journalism, Students
    (1) Muhammad Irfan
    Researcher at School of English, Irish and Communication, University of Limerick.
    (2) Liam Murray
    Head of Linguistic Department, University of Limerick.
    (3) Sajjad Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Malakand. Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.

23 Pages : 248-256

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).23      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).23      Published : Jun 2023

Science Journalism in Pakistani Print Media: A Content Analysis of Daily Dawn and The News International

    Science journalism is a special form of journalism that primarily covers topics such as science, engineering, technology etc. This study has been conducted to find out the coverage of Science Journalism in Pakistani English Print Media. The researcher applied both Qualitative and Quantitative content analysis methods for the collection of the data. Through this method the researcher collected data from the Pakistani English newspaper; Daily Dawn and The Daily News International. The researcher collected data from five pages including pages 1, 2, 3 4 and 12. The researcher collected data from three days including Monday, Wednesday and Friday through a systematic sampling procedure from 6 months of Newspapers (N=72+72=144). It is found that both newspapers covered science journalism whereas; a total of 211 news stories were published in 6 months from January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022. Daily The News published 46.9% while 53.1% were published by Daily Dawn. The results revealed that The Daily Dawn has given more coverage as compared to The News International in the last six months of 2022 science journalism.

    Content Analysis, Print Media, Science Journalism, Science Coverage, Science Communication
    (1) Shehzad Khan
    Undergraduate Scholar, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sajjad Ali
    Assistant professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Shakoor
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore Leads University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

07 Pages : 63-70

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).07      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).07      Published : Sep 2024

Journalism Versus Anchorism: A Case Study of Sar-E-Aam Program of ARY TV and its Reporting Approaches

    The study explores the effects of media with regard to different programs designed to highlight social issues. This is the critical analysis of “Sar e Aam” programmes by the ARY News. It is known for attracting viewers through investigative journalism, and the content claims that it exposes corruption, crimes, and social injustices through operations. The show's content is qualitatively analyzed through the pattern of anchorism, which is linked with journalism by some anchors without having education in media studies. Based on the Social Responsibility Theory, the study finds that while focusing on sensationalism some aspects of standardized journalism have been challenged. It was found that the anchor invaded the subjects' privacy during the operations, which is the mandate of law enforcement agencies. This research contributes to the broader discourse on media ethics in Pakistan, calling for a more balanced approach that upholds journalistic integrity while serving the public interest.

    Anchorism, Ethics, Journalism, Objectivity, Sensationalism
    (1) Samina Kalsoom
    M.Phil Scholar, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Bakht Zaman
    Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Arooba Iftikhar
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

12 Pages : 134-149

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).12      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).12      Published : Mar 2025

The Impact of Fake News on Public Trust in Journalism: Challenges and Solutions

    Scientists examine how fake news shapes public reception toward media platforms as they analyze the obstacles that journalists face when producing factual reports. The research studies fake news operations through surveys in addition to media professional interviews and fake news article content analysis to understand its procedures along with public consequences and control methods. The study reveals social media recommendations as the main source that drives fake news distribution which creates growing partisan beliefs and mistrust between both mass and online news outlets. The emotional intensity in fake news reports results in rapid dissemination because of these strong responses, particularly when they cause anger. Fact-checking websites haven't significantly improved public ability to spot fake news, as 68% of people still remain confused. The paper underlines media monitoring as the foundation for addressing fake news through increased media literacy education as well as transparent journalistic practices and rigorous fact-checking systems.

    Fake News, Public Trust, Journalism, Misinformation, Media Credibility, Disinformation, News Ethics
    (1) Robina Saeed
    Associate Professor, School of Media and Communication Studies, Minhaj University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sher Baz Khan
    Research Fellow, Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism, Technical University Dortmund, Germany.