Watchdog To Lapdog
It seems that the Pakistani media has devolved from a watchdog to a lapdog; a passive, submissive, and obedient pet of the establishment. The way these tody journalists beg for access, stripping themselves of dignity and esteem, is tragic. At the end of the day they have nothing meaningful to report. It is abundantly clear that my peers have inoculated themselves with a knowledge vaccine, ensuring they will never be afflicted with the desire to know too much. For them, intellectualism is equivalent to the black plague.
Indo-Pak Talks: Comedy and Controversy
Generally speaking, the classic tit-for-tat between the Pakistani and Indian media, the segregated briefings, and the venomous patriotism was rather comical.
Ibrahim Sajid Malick is a Pakistani-American writer, technologist, and social entrepreneur. He has been writing on Pakistani society and politics since 1986. He has held several media, communications, and technology positions for organizations large and small. Mr. Malick graduated from New School for Social Research with a master’s degree in anthropology. He holds several technology and management certifications. He works for a leading technology firm and blogs at www.ibrahimsajidmalick.com