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The Press in Chains

Autor Zamir Niazi
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 7 iul 2010
This book investigates the nature of curbs and censorship imposed by successive governments on the press during British rule in India, and during the first two-three decades of Pakistan's independence. This well-researched book highlights measures taken by various governments against press freedom till the end of the Ayub Khan era. The volume features the origins of the local press in the subcontinent and highlights the contribution of the early crusaders of pressfreedom. It also discusses M.A. Jinnah's views on the freedom of the press and his efforts to promote it before and after the creation of Pakistan. The author also focuses on the action taken by governments against some newspapers during the initial phase of parliamentary democracy/civilian rule thatended in 1958. The book includes the story of the takeover of Progressive Papers Limited by the government, the creation of the National Press Trust, and the acquisition of the news agency APP by the Ayub government. Certain legislative measures and the system of press advices adopted by different governments to restrict freedom of expression are discussed in detail. This book is essential reading for people in government as well as representatives of the media, students, and teachers in thefield.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780195477245
ISBN-10: 0195477243
Pagini: 350
Dimensiuni: 164 x 245 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.55 kg
Ediția:Revised, Update.
Editura: Oxford University Press
Colecția OUP Pakistan
Locul publicării:Oxford, Pakistan

Notă biografică

Zamir Niazi joined the national daily Dawn in 1954. He advanced quickly, and was soon a sub-editor. In 1962, he left Dawn to be a chief sub-editor and lead writer at its rival, the Daily News. He stayed with the Daily News for three years before joining the Business Recorder in 1965. Working in various capacities, he remained with the Business Recorder for 25 years. He also edited two periodicals: Recorder, a monthly, and Current, a weekly. In 1986,Zamir Niazi released his book The Press In Chains, an exposé on the suppression of the media by the Pakistani government. Published by the Karachi Press Club, the book received rave reviews, and several editions have already been published.