Estb. 1882

University of the Punjab

Media History, Press Laws & Ethics

· History of Printing – early Journalism of the sub continent of Indo-Pakistan, England and the USA

· Role of the Muslim press in freedom struggle of 1857 and Pakistan movement during March 23, 1940 to August 14, 1947

· Impact of postal, telegraphic telephone and fax services on journalism

· History of media laws in the sub-continent.

· Press laws and regulations in Pakistan: PPO & RPPO.

· Law of Contempt and Defamation

· Freedom of Information Ordinance

· Electronic media Regulatory Act

· Freedom of the press in Pakistan: Past & Present

· Press Organizations of Pakistan

· Issue of Ethics of Journalism and Press Councils
Credit hours/ Marks:- 4

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