Media sensationalism must be identifie

This is why Media sensationalism must be identified. Such incidents speak for the need of carrying out research on media channels and regulatory bodies.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1388942/no-indecent-content-broadcast-media-pba/

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ARY FIRST PRIMETIME NEWS BULLETIN AFTER PANAMA LEAKS

http://videos.arynews.tv/bulletin-2100-3rd-april-2016/ interestingly, this news bulletin lacks details about the event. though the details would be aceptable for anyone who has prior knowledge or for someone who might use additional information. but the issue can be seen from another side. may be, this much sensationalismis important because otherwise news will become so plain and dull that people will lose interest. people can still review the above mentioned link and can have their own opinion on the coverage of ARY news. This coverage is also considered biased sometimes. the following article very well explains the same trend in the international media. "Courtesy: Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, Media Tenor" http://www.mediafiledc.com/harvard-study-finds-biased-non-substantive-media-coverage-election-2016/ Harvard Study Finds Biased, Non-Substantive Media Coverage of Election 2016 September 29, 2016 at 12:00 am By Olivia Du...

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