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Watchdog journalism

Role of TV as Watchdog of the Society

Watchdog Journalism


Watchdog journalism is a form of investigative journalism where the author or the publisher
fact-checks and interviews political figures and authorities, thereby verifying the validity of their
actions and statements”
Watchdog journalism usually takes on a form of beat reporting about specific aspects and issues
Pakistani media is known as a vibrant, revolutionary and overwhelmingly powerful tool in
shaping society’s opinion on a host of issues and for serving as a watchdog of government
actions.
Since 2002, the Pakistani media has become powerful and independent and the number of
private television channels has grown to 89, according to the Pakistan Electronic Media
Regulatory Authority. Since the introduction of these vibrant TV channels, many major scams
have been unveiled by journalists.

⮚ Pakistan Steel Mill’s Rs22 billion scam
⮚ NICL case
⮚ corruption in Pakistan International Airlines and Pakistan Railways,
⮚ Hajj corruption case,
⮚ NATO containers’ case,
⮚ rental power projects and the ephedrine quota case.

1. Pakistan Steel Mills

Pakistan Steel Mills • three cases were registered against the directors and chairman of the
National Insurance Corporation Limited (NICL). A case of
vfraud of Rs12 billion is also under investigation against the directors of the Trading Corporation
of Pakistan

2. Hajj Corruption Case

Hajj Corruption Case: Judge Malik Nazir Ahmad from special court central, a lower court,
also sentenced Director General (DG) Haj Rao Shakeel to 40 years in prison. Joint secretary for
religious affairs Aftab Aslam was also sentenced to 16 years. • Kazmi and Aftab were arrested
from the court premises after the sentence was pronounced and escorted to Adiala Jail by Federal
Investigation Agency (FIA) officials. Shakeel is already in custody of the National
Accountability Bureau in Lahore.

3. Panama Papers leak case

On April 3rd, 2016 the (ICIJ) made 11.5 million secret documents, later known as Panama
Papers available to the public. The documents, sourced from Panamanian law firm among other
revelations about other public figures in many other countries, included details of eight offshore
companies with links to the family of Nawaz Sharif Prime Minister of Pakistan and his brother
Shehbaz Shareef the Chief Minister of Punjab.
According to the ICICLE, Sharif’s children “were owners or had the right to authorise
transactions for several companies so as a result of TV coverage to this issue Nawaz shreef was
disqualified and many of the Nawaz spotters change their opinion about PMLN and the result
could be seen as PTI WON the election because though TV and media or we can say TV and
media has shaped or changed public opinion about PMLN.

Do TV or Media Fulfills their responsibility

However, the question remains whether the media fulfills the responsibilities it claims to or does
it only look after its monetary or political interest.

⮚ On July 28 Airblue Flight ED-202 crashed into the Margalla Hills in Islamabad, killing
all 152 passengers and crew members, and recent PIA plane crash in Karachii as the
entire nation looked on in horror. Instantly, the electronic media paid unprecedented
attention towards the incident the entire day. The Prime Minster expressed his grief over
the incident and did not hesitate to announce that he would make the inquiry report of
crash public within three months. The following day saw front pages of all mainstream
newspapers flooded with stories regarding the tragedy.
⮚ Same day, newsrooms focused on reporting another tragic incident – the devastating
floods. Rescue efforts were initiated nationwide and the media, without a doubt, played a
tremendous role running campaigns on the TV as well as in newspapers for the support of
flood victims.

⮚ However, at the same time, distressed families who lost their loved ones in the crash
expected that the media’s attention would soon return to their plight and press demand for
the inquiry into the crash. Unfortunately, this did not happen. With time the crash was
forgotten, leaving many questions unanswered. Requests for an Supreme Court Suo motu
action also went in vain same is the case with the recent plane crash at the end when there
was no one to be blamed the all started blaming the pilot .If we think we can get the same
sort of justice from the system as is available to the first world, we would be fooling
ourselves

CONCLUSION


From above mentioned example it is very clear that media TV can hold anyone accountable or
we cam say is can hold authorities accountable. But still there is fact do media fairly do justice
with their job or political pressure and pressure by the stake holder resist them to do actual role
of watchdog.

TV influence

TV influence our Opinion and Shapes the New Social Norms?

TV influence our Opinion and Shapes the New Social Norms?


Media in the present society is our life line. It comes in a wide range of structures to coordinate
your own joys. There is magazines, newspapers, internet, television, news, radio, and of course
social media sites. Every day we are connected to media through technology whether it be our
televisions, radios in our car, and probably the most common in today’s society our cell phones.
Through these advancements in technology we are able to consistently check media and see and
hear it at a moment’s notice. There are many issues that arise with this. Media can affect
relationships, consume our time and most concerning influence our opinions and thoughts, and
somehow create new social norms.

Social Norms

are unwritten rules about how to behave. They provide us with an expected idea of instructions
to carry on in a specific social gathering or culture. Media now a days consider as effect full
apparatus moulding new accepted practices in the public eye
for example
Because of this, media influence new social norms and are highly influential in shaping
individual behaviour, including discrimination and violence against a specific group, such as
women and can protect against violence, but they can also support and encourage the use of it.
For instance, acceptance of violence is a risk factor for all types of interpersonal violence
Example;
Many TV shows news documentaries are broadcast on TV either in the form of TV drama, films
and in the form of news,
one the best anti-violence documentary SAVING FACE was made by Sharmeen Obaid and she
got Oscar award in it.
● Most often we see the influences that media has when we see news reports on legal cases
or tragedy’s such as bullying and natural disasters. When we hear or see negative media
about a specific subject, we have already formed our own opinions or thoughts about we
may become swayed but information the media provides that is not always accurate
Example Panama Papers leak case
On April 3rd, 2016 the (ICIJ) made 11.5 million secret documents, later known as Panama
Papers available to the public. The documents, sourced from Panamanian law firm among other
revelations about other public figures in many other countries, included details of eight offshore
companies with links to the family of Nawaz Sharif Prime Minister of Pakistan and his brother
Shehbaz Shareef the Chief Minister of Punjab.
According to the ICIJ, Sharif’s children “were owners or had the right to authorise transactions
for several companies so as a result of tv coverage to this issue Nawaz shreef was disqualified
and many of the Nawaz spotters change their opinion about PMLN and the result could be seen
as PTI WON the election because though tv and media or we can say TV and media has shaped
or changed public opinion about PMLN.
● we may conform to social norms and begin to change our opinions based on what society
believes acceptable behaviour’s to be

Polio Vaccination


Television is more effective than radio in polio vaccination. Children from households who had
TV and radio received more polio vaccine doses than children from households who had no TV
Households who had television, had significantly higher polio vaccinated children, vaccination
dates on cards and vaccination reported by mothers than those households who had no TV. Rural
areas of the country, without radio and TV in households, have more polio unvaccinated children
than urban areas. In Baluchistan rural areas, there are no of people without polio unvaccinated
(children which is the highest deprived percentage in the country because according according to
a research they have no access to TV or Radio. Radio and TV were statistically significant and
had association with polio vaccine doses “The media did not influence weather people thought
the use of polio drops is good or was wrong media coverage of the polio issue resulted in people
thinking that the polio issue was an important one.” Issues such as these were distributed through
media which has developed as technology has developed
. This is what is called agenda setting meaning that the media will influence what we feel is
important in society.

Islam Phobia


When there was a few attacks on Canadian military. A few assistance men were killed the media
immediately demanded that the attacks were for the sake of Islam. This by itself turned into a
perilous impact on the network the attack happened in just as on the individuals who love as
Muslims. This is a lot of like when the assaults of September eleventh happened in the United
States. American around then required somebody to accuse somebody to be considered mindful
so obviously when they media starts to plant thoughts and Non Muslims communities
immediately append to Muslims. The media exclusively has been answerable for the assessments
have shaped of Muslims in the present society and it is a direct result of TV and media the
incident of 9\11 attack and unfortunately we have fit in with their impact and without thinking a
lot about the religion we bunch the individuals who are Muslims together treat them not the same
as others and for negative assessments of them. In a media article distributed by CBC news in
Muslims reacted and denied any inclusion in the attacks and show they to as Canadians felt
attacked and that anybody performing demonstrations of viciousness isn’t a portrayal of Islam
(CBC News 2012). Anyways can any anyone explain why we decide to accept other people who
talk about these people instead of those speaking to the religion?

Conclusion

Electronic media, TV and radio, has an important role in shaping and influencing people opinion
and norms Proper designing and delivery of powerful media messages at proper time can create
awareness about any issue, change behaviour and attitude. Frequently we have to disconnect
ourselves from media and others to shape our own sentiments.

British Open

British Open for Northern Ireland

British Open for Northern Ireland

The British open of 2019 is like a golf club. So, the first British open championship starts on Thursday at 1:35 a.m. ET from Royal Portrush. Hence the matches will be held till Sunday. Hence, the champion will be given a crown.

Members of The Championship Game

One of the biggest championship members has been Jordan Spieth. He is a 25-year-old American who opened at 20-1. Despite the fact that he has been a part of these tournaments since long ago. But from 2 years he has not won the crown. He will be doing his best this time.
Another player showing up at the British open is Patrick Cantlay. Moreover, he is 27 years old who continues to climb to the top of the leaderboard. So, he finishes the top 10 in two of his last three starts in major tournaments. Thus, he also has an Official World Golf Ranking of No. 10.
In fact, there are five more candidates showing up this time in a golf game at the British Open. Let’s see who has good luck this time.

Majors of 2019 British Golf Game

The majors you can choose for your golf holiday this time are:
First is the PGA Tour, where the majority of the world’s very best players ply their trade. Secondly, the European Tour is the stage for best-golfing professionals from outside of the USA.
But, if you like to watch all the matches from your home, you can watch Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Golf. They will provide you with the exclusive live coverage of all four days of the Open Championship.
Reports show that Koepka, McIlroy, and Johnson which are the favorites these days are going to win. So, keep in touch with Open Golf updates and enjoy live golf tournaments this summer!

Emmy Awards

Emmy Awards Date and List

Emmy Awards Date

The date has also officially announced for the 71st annual Prime time Emmy Awards that is September 22 at 8 pm on Fox. Hence, these nominations this year were surprisingly unpredictable.
Winning the nominations this year, Game of Thrones is indeed a leader in drama categories. While talking about the Best Actor and Leading Actress, Game of Thrones once more wins the heart of people. Harington and Emilia Clarke are nominated respectively.

Moreover, other characters of this series like Christie, Sophie Turner, Peter, Lena have made the total sum-up nominations for Game of Thrones to 32. This is the most received nomination by any show so far.
Although, the thrones haul came up with some dissatisfaction from fans over the show’s finale. But despite the fact, Game of Thrones 32 nominations was up from 22 last year and brings the show’s grand total to 161 nominations.
So, this year HBO’s sponsor programs lead to 137 nominations which are the most in the channel’s history, beating Netflix’s 117 nominations all apart. In 2018, HBO and Netflix have a tie in nominations but this time HBO took place of high rank.
Hence, this year, Netflix’s haul was helped by programs including “When They See Us,” “Russian Doll,” “Our Planet,” and “Ozark.”

Major categories for this year nominations are

1.Mahershala Ali, from True Detective. 2.Benicio del Toro, from Escape at Dannemora. 3.Hugh Grant, from A Very English Scandal.
Leading actresses in comedy series are 1. Christina Applegate, from Dead to Me, 2. Rachel Brosnahan, from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Julia-Louis Dreyfus, from Veep.
Moreover, the leading actress in the drama series is 1. Emilia Clarke, from Game of Thrones and Jodie Comer, from Killing Eve.
So, don’t forget to watch the Emmy Awards this year live on Fox from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on September 22.

Earthquake in Seattle Area

Earthquake in Seattle Area

Earthquake in Seattle Area

Reports show that a powerful Earthquake in Seattle Area with a magnitude of 4.7 affects Seattle and Western Washington very badly on Friday morning.
Moreover, this earthquake took few lives and yet 25 people are in local as well as private hospitals. Some of them are in severe condition.
The earthquake causes at least $1 billion damage and thousands of people fled the area leaving their homes alone. This intense earthquake destroys schools and offices in the western coast.
Not only people, but the earthquake also rattles up the three lakes of Washington state. Hence, the region, also taken up by daytime aftershocks of magnitude 3.5.
A 66 years old woman dies of a heart attack following the earthquake.
Washington has faced earthquakes, but this was eventually the region’s big quake. Reports also show that the earthquake was relatively shallow and nearly 14 miles beneath the surface of Earth.
Further reports show that after the aftershocks, a much larger earthquake was in the direction to the Canadian border. Many people in Bellingham report feeling quake shakes and buildings sway.

Reports of The Earthquake

In the region of Arlington, Washington a twenty-year-old student reports that he was sitting on his couch doing his school homework. All of a sudden, he hears a sharp sound from the ground like a stampede. He further says that he saw the bedroom television shaking for quite a long time.
Leah, who lives in the neighborhood to Seattle says that she wakes up from the bed. Afterward, she realizes that the bed was shaking and her ceiling light bulbs moving. This shaking got worse.
Kennebec, a school going student reports that she was already phobic to earthquakes. Thus, when she hears the earthquake sound she got really scared. And she witnesses watching her room lamps moving.
Hence, safety precautions have been taken after the earthquake. People have been taken to safe locations and the earthquake area is under custody for some time.

Computer Technology News

Computer Technology News

Why should you go With Computer Technology News?

The digital technology changed in almost every part of our life. Shopping, travel, entertainment, work. Computer Technology News and communication are the essential aspects which has been changed in continuous decades. According to the digital technology the devices are quick, lighter and adaptable. The vast amount of information can be save on small extent and moved among the audience. The information is not only based on numbers and words but now it is also consisting of photos, videos and audios etc. In this era,computer technology has many benefits which are given below.

1. Learning opportunity

Anyone with the ease of the internet can get a large amount of knowledge on the websites. All things are available on the internet, you can learn anything online. In today’s world courses and lessons can be delivered online. The advancement of communication means that people directly learn from sources and can communicate with a large population of the world.

2. Information storage

The digital technology helps you to store a large amount of information into a small space. A large amount of information like photos, videos, music, documents and information about contacts can be stored on the small-scale like on the tablets and phones. Moreover, you can check the location of any place by using the internet.

3. Social Connectivity

Digital technology gives you ease to keep in touch with your family, friend and work form any part of the world. You can convey your message through audio, words, video and by other sources of media. Even you can socialize by using the software, apps and websites.

4. Editing

Through digital technology, you can easily edit the information. In a few years ago video editing needs a big studio and expensive equipment, now you can do this on the laptop easily. The text can be edit by using the word, additionally many effects are available to edit the photo.

5. Accurate duplication

The digital technology also gives the opportunity of duplication of images, videos, audios any many other things. For example, you can create multiple copies of photos and can write an email or work report to multiple individuals.

6. Transportation

Airplanes and trains depend on digital technology. But now you can online book the seats for train and plans and can easily get the information about timings through the internet. Passports have a digital chip which holds information which helps to quickly go through from the checking process.

7. Entertainment

The whole entertainment industry has been completely changed. In Short a lot of people entertain themselves by using social media apps or playing games. The traditional media just revolved around the broadcasting of the television and radio but now you can online watch drama, film and all other things through digital media.

8. News

Hence huge amount of individuals get news from online sources like social media apps or websites. Even the traditional media like radio and TV also become digitalized. So now the news is available for 24 hours per day on TV, radio and online.

Technology News

Which Source is Better for Technology News?

Which Source is Better for Technology News?

Everybody wants to get the updates of technology and trying to involve with it. Nowadays we cannot be able to stay in a modern world without technology news. So, if you are an active person then you have to try to search the best upcoming technology news. This news can help you a lot in future.
There are several sources that are used to get the latest updates on technology. In this article, we are going to discuss these sources of tech news. It will help you to know which one is best for you to get the latest information.

Magazine

It is no doubt that this common source can be beneficial for you as compared to some other sources. But if we will talk about to get information about technology then we have to watch several things. Technology industries make a lot of changes in technology on a daily basis. So here the magazine is not a proper and best way to get information on a daily basis. For instance, if you buy a magazine then you have to wait for the next one may be for a week or a month. In this way, you may ignore more useful information.

T.V Shows to Get Updated

Most of the people prefer to watch T.V shows to get the latest updates around technology but it’s also not a proper way. You need to take care of the time of a particular show when it will be on air. You have to follow the timing and if you are busy somewhere you may miss the program. So you may need to wait for the repeat time of this show.

Internet Technology News

There are several sources of getting the latest updates around the technology but all of them have some disadvantages. Hence, the internet is one of the best options that you may ever find.

The best way to keep in touch with the news of technology is the World Wide Web as compared to other ways. Internet is one of the important parts of our life that will help you to get a solution to every problem. It is considered one of the most important sources of getting information. This is the only place where you can get all kind of information or updates around technology. There are some online channels and blogs that will provide you latest updates on a daily basis.

Moreover, you can also watch the T.V programs that you missed due to the shortage of time. The data on the internet is available in different languages so it is easy to understand for everyone. With the passage of time, the usage of internet is increasing among the people. Our youngsters, businessmen, even adults all are using and prefer to use the internet. You can be able to use the internet not only on your computers or laptops but also on your mobile phones.

Technology News Conclusion

This is a modern world where everyone is trying to know about the new technology or upcoming updates. People are now too much busy in their daily life. So, it is really difficult for them to manage time for a magazine or T.V shoes. Internet is the need of today’s world that why people prefer to get updates via this resource.

Tech News

Why Tech News is important For Us?

Why Tech News is important For Us?

Tech News plays an important role in our lives. We are living in a society where technology is growing day by day. So, here it is really important to keep yourself updated with the latest technology. We should try to find some latest software, tools, and gadgets that can help us to execute the different operations. It tells us about the latest and unique technology that we can use to improve our lifestyle.
However, there are different sources that are used to read or watch the latest news. These sources are newspapers, blogs, magazine, websites, journals, tabloids, and many other TV channels. All these channels play a vital role to bring the latest information for you.

With the help of this news, you will not only know about their features. Infect you will also get a chance to learn how to use the latest technologies. Moreover, in this article, we are going to tell you about the Benefits of tech news in our life. These benefits will help you to know about its importance. So what are you waiting to continue the reading to know more?

Benefits of the Technology News

There are several benefits of technology news some of them are listed here.

Help to Grow Well

Tech news is one of the best things that provide information about technological advancements as well as the latest inventions. It will help to aware you about the several things that you can use in your business and personal life. These types of news will help your life even more comfortable by telling you about the latest things. You can start these technologies for different purposes. Sometimes the dedicated tech media bring some news on the software that is useful for business and database management system. It will help the companies to run their business in an appropriate direction. They will also allow the companies to grow their business and become one of the most popular brands of the market.

Provide Safety and Happiness

While surfing the internet or doing any work while using a network you may have to face several issues. These issues can be hacking, dangerous viruses or malicious attacks as well. But you don’t need to get worried about it when you are able to get the latest Technology news. It will help you to provide information about these types of dangerous issues. You can get awareness that will help you to stay safe and happy. Working in a protective environment is such a thing full of happiness.

Save Your Time and Money

As we get a chance to know about the latest news of technology, we can make some essential changes to our production process and operations. With the help of latest methodologies and tools, we can easily cut down out the extra cost on production. It also allows you to perform several activities easily and quickly. That’s why it is considered really helpful that can save your time and money.

Conclusion

Now with the help of technology, everything is becoming really easier and faster. The news about technology plays an important role in several fields such as traveling, home, industrial level, hospital or many others. It is a great solution for everything that you can easily get just by typing your issue.

effects of pollution

Types and effects of Pollution

What is Pollution?

Pollution is, therefore, anything that causes the land, water, air and other substances of the environment to be dirty and unsafe for use. Hence, effects of pollution highly disturbs the ecosystem and affects our lifestyle.

Types and effects of pollution

Moreover, the major type of pollution is air pollution. It occurs when fossils, bad air, dust, and harmful gases enter the atmosphere and make it difficult for living beings to breathe properly. In fact, it is the major reason for global warming, respiratory and heart problems. It also affects the animal population.
The second one is water pollution. We have beautiful lakes but we don’t appreciate it and pollute them. We pollute them by throwing industrial waste, sewage water, oil leakage, and marine dumping. As a result, there is less water available for drinking, cooking, bathing, and washing.
The third is noise pollution. Traffic noise and unpleasant sounds cause disruption in natural balance. Thus, it leads to hearing problems, sleeping disorders and problem communicating.

Effects of Pollution on Animals

Our fishes are dying as we throw waste in water and contaminate it. Because of this, the marine ecosystem is affected. The food chains are contaminated. On the other hand, air pollution spread diseases in the animals we eat like sheep, goats. As a result, those diseases indirectly affect us badly causing diarrhea.

Effects of pollution on Plants

Meanwhile, air pollution affects our deserts, mountain lakes, beaches, and forests, which are home to many animals. On the other hand, ozone damages leaf by entering into their stomata. It also burns plant tissues. Moreover, it can also affect the natural vegetation of various countries.
Nitrogen and Sulfur deposition can affect water plants and animals. Hence, this deposition can also cause chemical changes in the soil that alter microorganisms, plants, and trees. In addition to this, decomposition can increase insects and disease outbreaks. It may disrupt the ecosystem and change the fire frequency.

Pollution prevention measures

In order to prevent pollution, we should try to store household chemicals as far away as possible. Moreover, the windows of our rooms should be kept open to dilute the bad air. We should drink water from well-monitored resources. Likewise, we should avoid the use of pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides. We should prefer using bicycles and rickshaws instead of cars. Lastly, we should avoid burning leaves, trash, and other materials.

Benefits of reduced Pollution

Now, when we have a pollution-free environment we can save ourselves from many diseases like lubricated joints, fatigue, and other skin problems. Drinking clean water can help you live longer and healthier. When there is no air pollution, your body regulates its cooling system and helps remove toxins from your body. Your memory improves and your body nourishes. Animal and plant ecosystem secure by harmful waste, gases, and materials.

Conclusion

I would like to conclude by saying that health is very important for us. Better health is the key role of human happiness and well-being. Pollution-less and healthy environment makes a contribution to economic progress. So, give importance to your nature and health and prevent pollution

Sony X95G TV Series

Sony X95G TV Series

Sony X95G TV Series

Sony X95G TV Series is the first choice While buying a TV, the Sony TVs are always one of the best options to look for. The Sony as a TV company is the first to instigate motion features. As compared to other TV brands, Sony TVs feature packed products provides complete home entertainment experience.

Sony X95G TV Series Latest Release

The Sony Company’s latest 65 inch X95G 4K Ultra HD LED LCD Smart TV shows pictures and sounds in perfect harmony. Which is a clear sign of fascinating audio visual performance.Likewise, the Dolby Atmos feature of the X95G Sony TV brings out the thrill of cinema while being at home. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos combined together brings cinematic scenes graphically vivid to life with mesmeric sound in the surrounding.
Moreover, Picture Processor X1 Ultimate feature brilliantly intensifies details such as the color and brightness. Therefore, this exceptional feature works to display everything on screen clear and realistic. As mentioned above, Sony TV Company is recognized in the market because of its motion features. Similarly, the X95G TV with X Motion Clarity, displays clear and smooth images, even during high speed scenes.

Features

On the other hand, Google Assistant support allows searching content with voice feature. To clarify, this feature specially added so that viewers spend less time on browsing and text entry. And more time on watching. Other features offered by the new Sony X95G High Dynamic Range. Smart TV includes Acoustic Multi Audio, X Wide Angle, Cinematic S Force Front Surround and Netflix Calibrated Mode along with Bluetooth connectivity.
Most importantly, TRILUMINOS Display unveils real world colors all around the room and surrounding. This technology enhances the color saturation from a wider palette. To sum up, The Sony X95G series with features like TRILOMINOS, Picture Processor X1 and X Motion clarity is the ultimate package for home entertainment lover.