Economic Issues and Ethical Journalism in Pakistan: Prospects and Challenges
Journal Title: Global Social Sciences Review - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Journalists are expected to perform truthfully and ethically which contributes to the strengthening of democracy by sharing reliable information. However, the political economy of media suggests that political and economic elites use the media for their vested interests. Politicians and media owners exploit working journalists. Journalists are not well paid, and they are forced to do unethical practices. The present study explores the journalists’ economic issues at Gujranwala (A city of Punjab, Pakistan) and how economic issues affect the ethical practices of journalists. Data was collected through in-depth interviews of 13 working journalists of Gujranwala city. Findings revealed that journalists are facing serious economic issues and these issues are leading them to unethical practices. It is suggested that government, judiciary, NGOs and journalistic bodies should play an effective role for overcoming this alarming situation.
Authors and Affiliations
Malik Adnan, Arshad Khan Ali, Shahbaz Aslam
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- EP ID EP606419
- DOI 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).02
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