The state of media

The world recently celebrated the World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the state of media freedom across the globe. In Pakistan’s context, 2023 remained a hazardous year for media practitioners, with Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranking it one of the deadliest countries for journalists. This paints a rather bleak picture of freedom of press in the country. On their part, media houses and journalists should adhere to professional ethics, disseminating truth rather than merely sensationalising minor events.

ALI ASHRAF KHAN

KARACHI