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TELEVISION JOURNALISM IN PAKISTAN HISTORICAL EVOLUTION CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-II).08      10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-II).08      Published : Jun 2024

Television Journalism in Pakistan. Historical Evolution, Challenges, and Prospects

Abstract

    This essay explores the evolution, challenges, and prospects of television journalism in Pakistan, tracing its origins from the first television witnessed in 1955 to the dynamic and competitive landscape of today. The historical context highlights the establishment of the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) in 1964 and the significant shift brought about by the liberalization of the media sector in 2002. This liberalization ended the state monopoly and led to the emergence of numerous private channels, which introduced innovative and diverse programing. The study examines the distribution and accessibility of television content, noting the dominance of terrestrial broadcasting by national channels such as PTV Home, PTV News, and ATV.  Further, the paper analyzes the role of private channels in shaping public discourse vis-à-vis public opinion formation. It discusses the challenges posed by sensationalism and the prioritization of commercial interests over journalistic integrity and suggests prospects in the current media-saturated society.

    Television Journalism, History, Challenges, Prospects, Media Industry, PTV

    (1) Farhan Latif
    Ph.D. Scholar, Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Yousaf
    Assistant Professor, Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zahid Yousaf
    Professor & Dean, Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
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