Pakistan’s democracy is still in the transitional phase and while the role of media as a “watch dog” cannot be negated, it is also important to note that adopting a hostile and adversarial position undermines government efforts.
In the last five years or so, the media has spread tremendously horizontally, but its vertical growth and maturity has been largely constrained.
It is important for the media to act as a self-regulatory body in consultation with all key stake-holders and adhere to a mutually-agreed code of conduct.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 1st, 2010.
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