Nation Building

Introduction to Broadcast Media

Presenters:

Umair Saeed Khan Anzil Masood Khan

Topic: Role of Electric Media in Nation Building

Introduction What is the role of E-Media? ( A general View) • Inform • Educate • Entertain • Advocate

Relationship Between E-Media & Nation Building • • • • • • •

Unfathomable Unbreakable Progressive Proficient Accountable Ambitious Authentic

Progress Report of E-Media • • • •

Promotion Of Democracy Role of Channels Government channel (PTV) Private channels – Geo – AAJ – Express, etc

What is Media For? • • • •

To seek & Report the truth To minimize harm To act independently To be accountable

Suggestion to give Boom NationBuilding • • • • • • • •

Good governance Public participation in government Respect for the rule & law Freedom of expression & association Transparency & accountability Watchdog role reform & social change Collective action

What can media do? • • • •

Information & awareness Voice of citizens Narrowing the democratic deficit Development activities

What can be done by public? • Role of non-profit institutions • Independent agency • Creation of academic professionals

Concept of Right to Information • • • • • • •

Maximum proactive disclosure. Obligation to publish. Promotion of open government. Limited scope of exemptions. Processes to facilitate access. Reasonable costs. Disclosure takes precedence

Conclusion The role of E-media has always been so crucial in nation building concept. It has always provoked the concept of nation building. We can’t deny from the amazing performance of E-Media in nation building.

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