The future of independent Media in Pakistan

What are the ground realities in Pakistan as far as the media situation is concerned? In the midst of the crackdown on Pakistani media industry by President Pervez Musharraf what is the future of independent media and investigative reporting in Pakistan? A panel of top-notch journalists from Pakistan and the United States try to sketch a future outlook and answer these complex questions at a panel discussion organized by National Endowment for Democracy.
Imran Siddiqui reports.

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[synergy9000]

What a Tradedy in pakistan ,politician never learn,whole of Bhutto family including Zulfiqar ali bhutto ,shanawaz bhutto,murtaza Bhutto,benazir Bhutto,Nusrat bhutto itself become insane.But still they never learn. What a lust of Power and Wealth in a small temprorary life. Pakistan is currenly Burning but Zardari still doing his intermediate Politics rather than to Call APPC conference. What a shame we had that kind of president who has no Wisdom.what a downfall of talent from benazir to Zardar

[yahoovisitor]

To re-stable democracy in Pakistan politicians need to unite at one platform & control the inflation, instability, & unlawful actions becoming the cause of instability of a democratic govt, mostly taken over by the army. The Pak Constitution needs to be revised by a team of judges & senior barristers like Aitzaz Ahsan to remove the loop holes allowing misdoings to the rich class, giving equal right to survive to each & every Pakistani. Press & media must be at liberty to help control corruption.

[yahoovisitor]

Its the independence of media that has led to the political changes in Pakistan. The awareness created in the Pakistanis is evident by looking at the results of the current elections on 18 Feb 08. President Musharraf no longer stands supported at any public desk regarding his policies. Rather a fire of hatred has been created for him which can only be blown out if he leaves the presidential seat as is evident throughout Pakistan at every level ranging from a comon man to the newly elected govt.

[yahoovisitor]

Its the independence of media that has led to the political changes in Pakistan. The awareness created in the Pakistanis is evident by looking at the results of the current elections on 18 Feb 08. President Musharraf no longer stands supported at any public desk regarding his policies. Rather a fire of hatred has been created for him which can only be blown out if he leaves the presidential seat as is evident throughout Pakistan at every level ranging from a comon man to the newly elected govt.