JIT report

Published July 20, 2017

IN the aftermath of the JIT report, the confrontation between the government and the opposition has intensified and some media outlets have taken sides with the government or opposition. They are behaving in an irresponsible and immature manner. It wouldn’t be misplaced to say that they are inviting Pakistan’s foes within and outside to exploit the situation.

Some media channels are playing the role of devil’s advocate by promoting rifts in an already-divided society. PEMRA should take note of the jaundiced views of these channels. The path they tread at present is in fact a dangerous path and will harm all. The need of the hour is a neutral and impartial media.

Haider Ali

Saidu Sharif, Swat

Published in Dawn, July 20th, 2017

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