MCM101 Assignment 1 Solution 2020
Q.1 Being a media person, do you think media in Pakistan has always been controlled by the government or it has more freedom compared to western media? Discuss by giving three examples.
Solution;
Mass media in Pakistan television, radio, cinema, newspapers,
and magazines are media in Pakistan. Pakistan has a vibrant
media landscape; among the most dynamic in South Asia and world. Majority of
media in Pakistan is privately owned. Pakistan has around 300 privately owned
daily newspapers. Television is the main source of news and information for
people in Pakistan's towns, cities and large areas of the countryside.
Role of Government
Pakistani media faces different issues. Sometimes it is totally
restricted by the government. Sometimes for the sake of government issues it is
banned.
To a large extent the media enjoys freedom of expression in spite of political pressure and direct bans sometimes administered by political stake holders. Political pressure on media is mostly done indirectly. One tool widely used by the government is to cut off ‘unfriendly’ media from governmental advertising. Using draconian laws the government has also banned or officially silenced popular television channels. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has been used to silence the broadcast media by either suspending licenses or by simply threatening to do so. In addition, media is also threatened by non-state actors involved in the current conflict. Security situation of the journalist has improved and the number of journalist killed in Pakistan has also declined considerably. However, the press freedom in Pakistan continues to decline.
To a large extent the media enjoys freedom of expression in spite of political pressure and direct bans sometimes administered by political stake holders. Political pressure on media is mostly done indirectly. One tool widely used by the government is to cut off ‘unfriendly’ media from governmental advertising. Using draconian laws the government has also banned or officially silenced popular television channels. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has been used to silence the broadcast media by either suspending licenses or by simply threatening to do so. In addition, media is also threatened by non-state actors involved in the current conflict. Security situation of the journalist has improved and the number of journalist killed in Pakistan has also declined considerably. However, the press freedom in Pakistan continues to decline.
In its 2018 Press Freedom
Index, Reporters without borders ranked Pakistan number 139 out of
180 countries based on freedom of the press. Recent report
from Reporters without borders implies considerable improvement in
the freedom of press compared to the preceding years.
Pakistan media Vs western media
Pakistan media has less freedom as compared to western media
1. In
Pakistan if news channels have the news of any highlighted personality or any
political workers they getting start to threatened. Sometimes they have paid to
stop news. But in western they can break any news with evidence.
2. Many
news reporters have lost their life’s due to breakage of important secrets
news. But in western media to kill anyone is too much difficult. There
intelligence teams are very efficient
3. Lots
of news anchors have threatened and beard swear attacks due to criticism
of different politicians and dominating personalities.
But western media have freedom to say anything about anyone if they have proper evidence out that person.
But western media have freedom to say anything about anyone if they have proper evidence out that person.
4. Pakistani
media facing lots of restrictions as compared to western media
I think Pakistani media facing too much restrictions and challenges as compared to western media.
I think Pakistani media facing too much restrictions and challenges as compared to western media.
5. There
should be freedom to say about wrong things. But limitations are also
necessary. There should be some rules and regulations for media. After this
government should not involve to pretend anyone.
Q. 2 How do you see the role of non-verbal messages (signs, symbols) in spreading awareness about corona virus?
Solution
Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, the tone
and pitch of the voice, gestures displayed through body language (kinesics) and
the physical distance between the communicators.
These non-verbal signal can give clues and additional
information and meaning over and above spoken (verbal) communication. Indeed,
some estimates suggest that around 70 to 80% of communication is non-verbal!
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The corona virus pandemic has deprived us of the closeness we
are biologically programmed to seek when we are vulnerable, lonely or
fearful exactly when we need it the most. Face masks, video chats and
personal protective equipment make it harder to see facial expressions and body
movements, while social distancing forces us to be unnaturally apart and the
invisible presence of a virus has infused touch with a sense of danger.
Health workers rely on positive non-verbal communication to show
care for their patients: close physical proximity, touch, head nodding,
smiling, open body language and a focused eye gaze. It’s such an important part
of the work they do,
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