Construction of Baghlihar Dam

INTRODUCTION  

The Founder of Pakistan once said,

"The press is a great force that can prove useful as well as harmful. If it works in the right direction, it can pave the way for public weal"

"Press" means any establishment of mass medium activity such as newspapers, magazines, periodicals, journals, pamphlets, news agencies, radio, television, motion pictures, pictures, films, cartoons, books, music, electronic publishing, plays and includes all media of mass communication.
Journalism has become an industry, but that does not deprive it of its missionary character. The very existence of newspaper depends and shall always continue to depend upon popular approval; therefore, journalism could not possibly refrain from playing a missionary role.  

The issue of Freedom and Responsibility in relation to the press will forever contributes to be debated. Often the tendency is to emphasize one in isolation of the other. The situation strive for is where the freedom is unrestrained but is exercised with full consciousness of its purpose-which is to serve the interests of the people and protect and promote the fundamental rights of individuals.

In short, a journalist should work with a mission and help the people in their search for truth.

AIM OF THE PRESS

The aim of the press is not merely to record the current events and disseminate news. This is the age of revolutions and of radical changes in human life. Today we are faced with a great many national and international problems that require greatness of character and maximum utilization of human capabilities for their solution. The People living in the state based on an ideology can accomplish their goal only if they can discharge responsibilities that lie in their shoulders. Our basic duty is not only to know the world, but we must let the world know what is our goal.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE READERS OF PRESS AND AUDIENCE OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA

An important difference between the readership of... [continues]

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