Terrorism, Media and Pakistan

Terrorism, spiraling violence and conflicts have dominated the world media in a more persuasive way that could mere inconceivable before the events of 9/11. Pakistan is the country that has been most affected by the fallout of the September 11, 2001 incident. The international War on Terror has caused more suffering, cruel deaths and sanguine destruction to the people of Pakistan than any other country in the world. The menace of terrorism has had a debilitating impact on the body polity and the social fabric. Instability has been on the rise, and more militant groups are targeting the state. Democratic and liberal tendencies have not been able to blossom in the society owing to long spells of military dictatorial rule. Due to an absence of popular support for military regimes and the presence of illegal media, the state writ has remained merely as a veneer in the form of military control.

Autorentext

Dr. Khalid Sultan is a scholar of media studies. He obtained his PhD in Mass Comm. in 2008. He has two decades of experience in academics and media organizations namely: NHK, PTV, Khaleej Times, The Frontier Post, KUST, and Peshawar University. At present, he is an Assistant Professor in Communication Studies, Ministry of Higher Education, Oman.