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Role of Pakistani Media in Disseminating Core National Issues and Viewers Perception

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  • Abdul Rehman Qaiser
  • Abdul Rehman Madni
  • Shajee Hassan
  • Salman Amin

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Today media have become most powerful element of every society and its major function is to play a role as watchdog. For this present study researchers selected a survey technique to collect data from male and female viewers of the society. To collect data from a sample of 300 by using Quota sampling technique. Unit of analysis of this study was different segments of society, i.e. Reporter, Anchors, Bureaucrates, Business Men, Teachers, Students, Analyst & Other Employees. The findings showed that that majority of respondents (59%) frequently watch private channels. It was also indicated that a large proportion of respondents are more satisfied with the role of print media a similar trend was observed across all selected population groups. Respondents are more satisfied from role of print media contents. The findings also showed that a major proportion of the respondents are somewhat satisfied with the coverage of educational issues. However, a great number of the respondents are much satisfied with the coverage given to Political leaders and political issues; similarly, the significant portion of the respondents is much satisfied with the coverage given to issues related to showbiz & sports.

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  • Abdul Rehman Qaiser & Abdul Rehman Madni & Shajee Hassan & Salman Amin, 2014. "Role of Pakistani Media in Disseminating Core National Issues and Viewers Perception," Asian Journal of Empirical Research, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 4(3), pages 196-208.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:ajoerj:v:4:y:2014:i:3:p:196-208:id:3785
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