Embedded Journalists in Pakistan Face Severe Restrictions

Embedded Journalists in Pakistan Face Severe Restrictions
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Pakistan's press has developed into a dynamic and influential institution. In the last year, the media have been instrumental in providing breaking real-time coverage of major events affecting the country, including the lawyers' movement, the February 2008 parliamentary elections, and the recent resignation of President Pervez Musharraf.However, challenges do remain. Five senior-level Pakistani journalists, appearing at a September 16 Asia Program event, discussed the various obstacles currently facing the country's media - Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars