A Critical Analysis of Mushrraf’s Policies towards Media

Author(s) : Sadia Naaz, Dr. Mian Muhammad Azhar

Abstract:

It is very surprising to learn that media success was significantly documented in military times, and more specifically in Pervez Musharraf's tenure. This growth in mass media has resulted in freedom of expression, which had become a source of contention for the retired general himself. Political pressure on the media is an inescapable aspect of Pakistan, and it is always typically done indirectly. The government had also directly outlawed or officially suppressed popular television networks by using draconian legislation. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), which was established to support and flourish the mass media industry, has been used several times by influential and dominant players to quiet the broadcast media by suspending licenses, seize the equipment or simply threatening to do so. Though, Pakistan's media has come under increased scrutiny, since Musharraf sparked a political and legal crisis.