There are many different ways in which people communicate. But media plays a vital role in our daily life. No doubt the unrest prevalent in Pakistan is mainly due to extremist elements carrying out terrorist activities here. However, they are not the only ones responsible for all the lives that we have lost. The media is supposed to provide people with information and guidance. However, in recent years the media has become highly irresponsible. It is packed with right-wingers who provoke people towards violence and people who will say anything to meet their vested interests. This was observed in Salmaan Taseers case when a lot of TV anchors, in order to get high ratings, found a million ways to condemn his statements.
Moreover, the ratings race has caused a lot of TV channels to lose their credibility as they always end up delivering false information in an attempt to be the first to provide that particular information. How can the masses understand the difference between right and wrong when they are being pumped with extremist ideas all day long? We need progressive and responsible professionals who have ethics.
FATIMA BAREE
Karachi
