7- MEDIA

MQM believes in the independence of the press and is opposed to all such policies which impede the freedom of press and news media. The independence of the press and media is one of the indispensable elements for the development of a democratic society. MQM believes in positive and constructive journalism and wishes to see the Press free from all governmental and non-governmental shackles and restrictions. MQM also wants to see the standard of living of journalists to improve along with other people in Pakistan. MQM is totally against yellow journalism and wants the journalists of the country to form an independent commission which would effectively eliminate the curse of yellow journalism from the country.

MQM is against government control of the media and wants radio and television to be freed from government control. These institutions should be represented as the voice of the people and not the State or the Government. These institutions should play their role in reporting correctly, prepare the people ideologically, and encourage them to form their own opinions.

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